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, Midtown South has the lower median sale price at $850K vs $1.0M in Gowanus.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Midtown South offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown South, which is served by 16 subway lines compared to 0 in Gowanus.
| Metric | Gowanus | Midtown South |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,045,000 | $850,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $775,000 | $2,760,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $610,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,850 | $5,100 |
| Active Listings | 19 | 69 |
| Rental Inventory | 295 | 208 |
| Days on Market | 43 | 48 |
| Price Cut Share | 15.8% | 8.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 1 | 4 |
| YoY Price Change | +51.6% | +0.2% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.8% | +5.2% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -38.7% | +4.5% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W |
Prices in Gowanus moved +51.6% over the past year, compared to +0.2% in Midtown South. 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 ReportMidtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi
Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 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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