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Gowanus

Gowanus

3.6
$1,497,043 Average Value
$1,392 Average Price per Sq Ft
19 Homes For Sale

An industrial, creative district in flux

Serving as a primarily commercial and manufacturing area since the mid-1800s, Gowanus and its industrial streetscapes contrast with the surrounding brownstone Brooklyn neighborhoods of Park Slope, Boerum Hill and Carroll Gardens. So much so that its namesake canal was declared a Superfund Site in 2010. Cleanup is underway, as is massive development following the neighborhood’s rezoning. An eclectic mix of businesses and galleries take advantage of the square footage available here, with an axe-throwing bar, rock-climbing gym, apiary and shuffleboard club among them. “Gowanus is kind of a cool, hip neighborhood. It has a lot more independent restaurants and event spaces. That’s a draw,” says Carolyn Cedar, a broker who has worked in the area for 19 years. With new towers rising, this gritty and dynamic neighborhood is on the verge of transformation.

Discover the beauty of urban renewal of The Gowanus Canal, at the Carroll Street Bridge.
Discover the beauty of urban renewal of The Gowanus Canal, at the Carroll Street Bridge.
Diverse selections of artwork at The Other Art Fair in Gowanus.
Diverse selections of artwork at The Other Art Fair in Gowanus.
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Independent businesses in sprawling spaces

Popular dining spots include Claro for Mexican cuisine, Insa for Korean and karaoke rooms and the cavernous Bison & Bourbon for Kosher barbecue. Littlefield and The Bell House host independent live music, theater and comedy shows, and major concert and sporting events are held at nearby Barclays Center, the home of the Brooklyn Nets. The taproom and beer garden of Threes Brewing are airy and welcoming. No Relation Vintage purveys fashionable finds in a former warehouse, and Big Reuse is a non-profit store committed to sustainability, selling donated furnishings, clothes and building supplies. A centrally located Whole Foods serves the neighborhood.

Whole Foods Market provides Gowanus residents shopping for organic and natural foods.
Whole Foods Market provides Gowanus residents shopping for organic and natural foods.
Big Reuse is oe of the big thrift shops in Brooklyn and it has huge collection
Big Reuse is oe of the big thrift shops in Brooklyn and it has huge collection
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Low-rise rowhouses old and new

Buildings here are typically three- and four-story Greek Revival rowhouses, many of them multifamilies. Exceptions to that include the 16-building Gowanus Houses NYCHA rental complex and a few newer condominiums. Townhome prices range from $1.5 million to $3 million, depending on condition and square footage. New construction condos are typically listed for between $800,000 and $2.5 million. Inventory can be scarce. “It’s a low-lying area. There’s less density, so there’s just not a lot of opportunity there,” says Cedar. Much of the new development coming to the area will be luxury rental buildings, with some units set aside for affordable housing.

Sleek and stylish apartment buildings rise up on 3rd Street in Gowanus.
Sleek and stylish apartment buildings rise up on 3rd Street in Gowanus.
Newer apartment buildings on 2nd Street offer urban convenience and sophisticated design.
Newer apartment buildings on 2nd Street offer urban convenience and sophisticated design.
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A pool, playgrounds and large parks nearby

Large parks are just outside the Gowanus borders and are easily accessed. Occupying an entire city block, Washington Park across Fourth Avenue contains playgrounds, ball fields and historic community space the Old Stone House in Brooklyn. Carroll Park in neighboring Carroll Gardens is similarly large, with playgrounds, blacktop for ball games and a splash pad. Within Gowanus, the recently renovated Douglass and DeGraw Pool welcomes swimmers all summer, and the compact Gowanus Waterfront Park is a preview of the extensive additional public space along the canal to come.

Main area close up with dogs
Main area close up with dogs
Gowanus Waterfront Park
Gowanus Waterfront Park
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Special education and arts are strong

The public Samuel Mills Sprole enrolls prekindergarten through fifth grade and has a strong special education program. It receives an A rating from Niche. Nearby public Middle School William Alexander, known for its arts program, is also rated A. In Park Slope’s Millennium Brooklyn High School receives an A plus from Niche and has a 12 to 1 student ratio.

Fostering educational values at German School Brooklyn.
Fostering educational values at German School Brooklyn.
Millennium Brooklyn High School is a public school in the Park Slope neighborhood.
Millennium Brooklyn High School is a public school in the Park Slope neighborhood.
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Access to subways, LIRR and the Interstate

Gowanus is served by local and express trains along Ninth Street and Fourth Avenue, and busses along the industrial arteries of Third and Fourth Avenues provide quick transit to downtown or south Brooklyn. Nine subway lines and the Long Island Railroad can be accessed at Atlantic Terminal a few blocks north, and Interstate 278, or the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, abuts the southern part of the neighborhood.

Ongoing efforts

The rezoning of Gowanus is projected to bring as many as 30 towers and 20,000 new residents to the neighborhood. Efforts to clean up the canal, while significantly delayed, have begun, including a $1.6 billion project to prevent sewage overflow. The neighborhood has experienced significant flooding in the past.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Laguardia

22 min drive

Subway

Smith-9 Streets

Bus

3 Av & Warren St

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9 St & 4 Av

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Smith St & W 9 St

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9 St & 2 Av

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3 Av & Butler St

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3 Av & Carroll St

Bus

Smith St & Nelson St

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
8/13/2016 Niche Review
I've lived here all my life. So I have definitely seen the change, growing up from a kid to an adult.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Gowanus US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
567
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
2017
Months of Supply
5.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,940
On par with the national average
1,932
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
4,114
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,070
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
735
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
444
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
39
Median Rent
$4,307
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,851
Median Townhouse Rent
$4,700
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$5,098
Median Condo Rent
$4,500
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$6,500

Demographics

Total Population
11,106
Median Age
38
Population Density
31 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$105,960
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$138,421

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83%
College Graduates
58.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Very friendly

Bikeability®

80 / 100

Exceptionally friendly

Walkability®

100 / 100

Exceptionally friendly

Transit®

100 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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