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For buyers focused on affordability, Gowanus has the lower median sale price at $1.0M vs $1.1M in Hillcrest.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Gowanus offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Gowanus | Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,045,000 | $1,150,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $775,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,850 | $2,400 |
| Active Listings | 19 | 10 |
| Rental Inventory | 295 | 4 |
| Days on Market | 43 | 0 |
| Price Cut Share | 15.8% | 23.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 1 | 7 |
| YoY Price Change | +51.6% | +25.8% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.8% | -5.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -38.7% | +400.0% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | N/A |
Prices in Gowanus moved +51.6% over the past year, compared to +25.8% in Hillcrest. The +51.6% gain in Gowanus reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Gowanus features a striking mix of 19th-century brick warehouses, Greek Revival rowhouses, and new glass-and-steel condominiums rising along the canal waterfront. The F, G, R, D, and N/W trains are accessible at nearby Smith-Ninth Streets and Fourth Avenue-Ninth Street stations, with Atlantic Terminal a short walk north. Washington Park and the Old Stone House landmark anchor the neighborhood's green space, while a major rezoning is bringing thousands of new residential units and waterfront parkland to the area.
View Full Market ReportHillcrest is a hilly residential Queens neighborhood of brick Tudor and Colonial homes, garden-apartment cooperatives, and mid-rise condominium buildings along the spine of the Jamaica Hills ridge. The F train at Parsons Boulevard and 169th Street stations provides subway access, and local buses connect to Jamaica Center. St. John's University campus borders the neighborhood to the north.
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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.
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