NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
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For buyers focused on affordability, Gowanus has the lower median sale price at $1.0M vs $1.6M in Little Italy.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Gowanus offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Little Italy, which is served by 13 subway lines compared to 0 in Gowanus.
| Metric | Gowanus | Little Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,045,000 | $1,566,781.5 |
| Median Condo Price | $775,000 | $1,566,781.5 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,850 | $4,850 |
| Active Listings | 19 | 9 |
| Rental Inventory | 295 | 43 |
| Days on Market | 43 | 0 |
| Price Cut Share | 15.8% | 36.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 1 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | +51.6% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.8% | -7.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -38.7% | +28.6% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 6 A B C D E J N Q R W Z |
Prices in Gowanus moved +51.6% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Little Italy. 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 ReportLittle Italy occupies a compact corridor along Mulberry Street in Lower Manhattan between Canal and Houston Streets, defined by red-brick tenement buildings, prewar walk-ups, and cast-iron-facade commercial structures dating to the late 19th century. St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, completed in 1815, anchors the neighborhood's architectural heritage alongside narrow storefronts and fire-escape-lined facades. The 6 train at Spring Street, N/R/W at Canal Street, and J/Z at Bowery place multiple subway options within a short walk.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
Grand St (B D) — 0.2 mi
Bowery (J Z) — 0.2 mi
Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.2 mi
Spring St (6 C E) — 0.2 mi
Prince St (N R W) — 0.4 mi
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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