Rezoned
2021Opening the canal area to housing
The canal
1.8 milesUnder federal Superfund cleanup
Location
Between neighborhoodsPark Slope, Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill
Subway
F · G · RCarroll St, 4 Av–9 St, Union St
Living in Gowanus
Brooklyn's newest neighborhood, on the canal
Gowanus sits along the Gowanus Canal between Park Slope, Carroll Gardens and Boerum Hill. Once industrial, it was rezoned in 2021, and new residential buildings are rising along the canal while row houses line the side streets.
Fourth Avenue and the blocks around Union and Third Streets hold bars, music venues, breweries and restaurants in converted warehouses.
The Compass Park Slope office is at 514 2nd Street.
The neighborhood
Things to do in Gowanus
Where to eat, shop and spend the weekend, ranked by how often people search for and review each place.
Bars & restaurants
Fourth Avenue, Union Street and Nevins Street
- Whisk & Whiskey259 Fourth Ave · cocktails and coffee
- Littlefield635 Sackett St · music and comedy venue
Coffee & culture
Neighborhood favorites
- Cuppa Hive Coffee428 15th St
- Luna La Mer468 Fourth Ave · café
- Gowanus CanalThe canal's banks are being rebuilt with public esplanades
Getting around
Subway in close proximity
- Carroll StF / G
- 4 Av–9 StF / G / R
- Union StR
- Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / B / D / N / Q / R and LIRR
School zones change from year to year. Confirm the zone for any address with the NYC Department of Education school finder.
Gowanus real estate
Homes for sale in Gowanus
Gowanus has the most new residential construction in Brownstone Brooklyn since the 2021 rezoning, with condominiums and rentals along the canal, plus row houses on the side streets.
New-construction pricing, tax abatements and building amenities shape the market, so comparing buildings closely matters.
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See what Gowanus homes are selling for now
Get new listings, contracts signed, closed sales and current price ranges from Compass data each month, plus a price range for your own home.
Our sales
Recent Riolo Properties sales in and around Gowanus
Boerum Hill556 State St, 6CS$1,175,000
Park Slope · Co-op47 Plaza St W, 6C$2,900,000
Carroll Gardens · Condo505 Court St, 2A$835,000Thinking about selling in Gowanus? Find out what your home would sell for today.
Gowanus real estate agents
Why clients choose Riolo Properties in Gowanus
Local knowledge
We have sold homes on every side of Gowanus, in Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill and Park Slope.
Three generations
A family team at Compass serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester and the Hamptons, with REBNY's Residential Deal of the Year in 2016.
Compass marketing
Private Exclusives, Coming Soon and full public launch, so you can choose how and when your home reaches buyers. Read client testimonials.
Questions buyers ask
Gowanus FAQ
What kinds of homes are in Gowanus?
New condominiums and rental buildings along the canal, plus row houses on the side streets.
What subway serves Gowanus?
The F/G at Carroll Street and 4 Av–9 St, and the R along Fourth Avenue.
What is happening with the Gowanus Canal?
The canal is a federal Superfund site under cleanup, and the 2021 rezoning added housing and public waterfront space along its banks.
Who are the top real estate agents in Gowanus?
Riolo Properties is a three-generation team at Compass that works in Gowanus and across Brownstone Brooklyn. Its recent sales nearby include 331 Hoyt Street in Carroll Gardens and 556 State Street in Boerum Hill. Call 917-905-0099 or email [email protected].
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Riolo Properties sales are past transactions, not current availability. Neighborhood photography: Unsplash. Places ranked by search and review volume, November 2026.