New York, NY

Gowanus

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$550K - $8.74M
For Sale on Trulia:
38 homes
Rent:
$1.53K - $11K
For Rent on Trulia:
124 homes
To Downtown New York:
21 minutes
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What Locals Say about Gowanus

At least 195 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say there are community events

  • 42 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 29 % Say parking is easy

  • 28 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say car is needed

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Tnicole225
    "There are a lot of parks and many young children in the area. It is a decent area for kids, although it is urban. "
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  • Trulia User
    "this is a pet friendly area. So many people and businesses enjoy our furry family members and encourage inciting tactics like water bowls outside stores. "
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  • Steve S.
    " it has the right amount of entertainment, dining, nightlife and family friendly. I never feel unsafe here. I love it. "
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  • Sarah.statz
    "Good. Sometimes the F train is really packed. Overall it is not too bad generally but when it is bad it’s really bad. "
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  • Rickfinch33
    "Good public transportation is available - though slow on the N and R lines. Travel to midtown is 45 mins. Can be a bit more on weekends and Late at night "
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  • Erin.turner
    "This area feels very safe and is extremely well kept. I would enjoy taking kids or my family here to show them around"
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  • Maeen A.
    "Park slope is very nice place to live , it has great schools nearby easy for the kids to go to, it also has good public park , I always take my son there every Sunday to practice with him soccerball. "
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  • Jaime.n.stanley
    "This is a happy up and coming area with great train access and new restaurants everyday. I love living here. "
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  • Kaitlynsnipes
    "I drive around the area, sometimes it can get congested or backed up but it’s usually a decent commute. "
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  • Haggarty_john
    "Perfect for dogs. People walking their dogs all the time. A few dog parks within a short drive. All of our neighbors have dogs"
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  • Tnicole225
    "I have lived in this area for the past 7 years and I think it’s pretty cool. Easy walk to shopping, restaurants and subway."
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  • Melissa p. m.
    "It’s super hip. There are lots of cool spots in the neighborhood- for lots of different groups. Great restaurants and a cool vibe. Shopping is easy and the subways are close by. "
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  • Mattleaney
    "2 years love it, would like to buy here. Great schools and shops. Court street is great. Park is a bit far but a nice walk. "
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  • Msjonesnyc
    "Nonstop construction, cutting down of trees for hotels, overcrowded grocery stores, consistently riding rent rates year after year"
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