Living in Gowanus New York

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Gowanus is the 24th 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 24th most walkable neighborhood in New York with a Walk Score of 96.

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Gowanus Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Gowanus to other New York neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
22	Downtown Brooklyn	97	100	92	11,077
23	Carroll Gardens	97	96	95	18,514
24	Gowanus	96	100	90	5,661
25	Inwood	96	98	68	38,367
26	Williamsburg	96	97	88	138,526

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Gowanus is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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