Living in Gowanus New York

Gowanus Apartments for Rent

Gowanus is the 42nd most walkable neighborhood in New York with 5,661 residents.

Gowanus has world-class public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Greenwood Heights, Red Hook and Downtown Brooklyn.

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Gowanus is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Daily errands do not require a car in Gowanus New York.

Gowanus is the 42nd most walkable neighborhood in New York with a Walk Score of 96.

Find apartments in New York's most walkable neighborhoods: Little Italy, NoLita and Bowery.

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Gowanus Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Gowanus to other New York neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
40	Carroll Gardens	97	96	95	18,514
41	West Harlem	97	100	73	107,403
42	Gowanus	96	100	90	5,661
43	Inwood	96	98	68	38,367
44	Williamsburg	96	97	88	138,526

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 375 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Gowanus.

People in Gowanus can walk to an average of 14 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Gowanus is a Rider’s Paradise

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Public Transit Routes

Gowanus has world-class public transportation and about 3 bus and 5 subway lines passing through it.

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The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Gowanus on public transit.

Gowanus is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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