Gowanus is the former industrial district around the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, between Carroll Gardens to the west and Park Slope to the east, from roughly Baltic Street south to the Prospect Expressway. Since its 2021 rezoning, new rental buildings have risen along the canal and on the blocks toward Fourth Avenue, alongside landmarks such as the Carroll Street Bridge. The F and G stop at Carroll Street and 4th Avenue-9th Street, and the R runs under Fourth Avenue with stops at Union Street and 9th Street.
Gowanus apartment buildings at a glance
The index lists 4 rental buildings in Gowanus with 1,273 apartments between them, an average of 318 per building. The oldest was completed in 2016 and the newest in 2025, and half were finished in 2024 or later. The largest by apartment count is 365 Bond with 430 units, and the tallest is 420 Carroll at 21 floors.
3 management companies run buildings here. The largest presence: Domain Companies (2 buildings), Lightstone (1 building), The Brodsky Organization (1 building).
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Renting in Gowanus
Gowanus, the former industrial district around the Gowanus Canal between Park Slope and Carroll Gardens, is one of New York’s fastest-changing neighborhoods. The canal was designated a federal Superfund site in 2010 and its cleanup is under way, while a 2021 rezoning opened the surrounding blocks to thousands of new apartments.
365 Bond, completed in 2016 along the canal, was one of the first large rental buildings here and is the largest indexed, with 430 apartments. The rezoning has since brought 420 Carroll and 544 Carroll, both completed in 2024 by Domain Companies, and the Brodsky Organization’s 499 President in 2025, with more under construction. The buildings are mid-rise, between 10 and 21 floors.
Residents are a short walk from the restaurants of Park Slope and Carroll Gardens, and new public waterfront space is being added along the canal as buildings open. The F and G stop at Carroll Street and at 4th Avenue-9th Street, and the R runs under Fourth Avenue.
All 4 apartment buildings in Gowanus
Sorted by number of apartments. Select a building for its full record.
| Building | Address | Apartments | Floors | Built | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 Bond | 365 Bond St | 430 | 12 | 2016 | Lightstone |
| 420 Carroll | 420 Carroll St | 360 | 21 | 2024 | Domain Companies |
| 499 President | 499 President St | 350 | 10 | 2025 | The Brodsky Organization |
| 544 Carroll | 544 Carroll St | 133 | 17 | 2024 | Domain Companies |
Gowanus apartment buildings: FAQ
How many apartment buildings are in Gowanus?
This index lists 4 large rental apartment buildings in Gowanus, with 1,273 apartments between them, an average of 318 per building.
What is the largest apartment building in Gowanus?
365 Bond at 365 Bond St is the largest, with 430 apartments across 12 floors.
What is the tallest apartment building in Gowanus?
420 Carroll is the tallest at 21 floors, with 360 apartments.
What are the newest and oldest apartment buildings in Gowanus?
The newest is 499 President, completed in 2025. The oldest is 365 Bond, completed in 2016.
Who manages the most apartment buildings in Gowanus?
Domain Companies manages the most, with 2 of the 4 buildings listed. 3 companies manage buildings here in all.