Flex and creative space for lease in Gowanus
Gowanus grew up around the Gowanus Canal as an industrial district of warehouses, workshops and studios, and much of it still serves makers, artists and light manufacturers. The 2021 neighborhood rezoning opened parts of the area to mixed-use development alongside the remaining industrial blocks. At its southern edge, two large retail buildings stand on 12th Street near Hamilton Avenue.
- Office stock
- 1.4M SF
- Office properties
- 118
- Largest office
- 530 President Street
- Transit
- F G R at 4 Av-9 St
Building figures are existing stock from NYC PLUTO 26v2 tax lot records, not space on the market. More below.
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NYC tax lot records
Office buildings in Gowanus
What already stands here, from the city's own property data. Useful for sizing a search before a single space is listed.
- Office space
- 1.4M SF
- Properties with office space
- 118
- All commercial space
- 6.9M SF
- Built before 1940
- 73%
Largest office buildings
All 29 large commercial buildings in GowanusAge, height and zoning
- Median year built: 1931.
- Median height: 3 floors.
- Most common zoning districts: R6B (163), R6A (123), M2-1 (102). 49% of these lots are zoned for manufacturing.
- Historic districts: Carroll Gardens Historic District (22 lots).
- 7 lots are designated city landmarks.
Source: NYC Department of City Planning, PLUTO 26v2, pulled 2026-10-16. Counts cover tax lots with commercial floor area within about 0.5 mi of Gowanus' commercial core, and each lot counts toward one neighborhood only, so boundaries are approximate. Building figures are the city's floor-area estimates, not available space.
MTA station data
Subway stations in Gowanus
Every station within about 0.5 mi of Gowanus' commercial core, closest first. Stations joined by a free transfer count once.
- Stations
- 5
- Subway lines
- 3
- Fully accessible
- 0 of 5
- Closest
- Smith-9 Sts, 2 min walk
The 5 stations
- Smith-9 Sts
- Union St
- 4 Av-9 St
- Carroll St
- Prospect Av
Lines
The F, G and R trains stop within about 0.5 mi of Gowanus' core.
Step-free access
- None of these stations is fully accessible. The closest accessible station is Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (2 3 4 5 B D N Q R), about 0.7 miles from the core.
Source: Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MTA Subway Stations, pulled 2026-10-16. Walking times are straight-line estimates from the nearest point of Gowanus' commercial core (the same area as the building counts), so the street route is longer. Accessibility is the MTA's rating for the named station. PATH, LIRR, Metro-North and ferries are not in this data.
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Questions about flex / creative space in Gowanus
Is there flex / creative space for lease in Gowanus right now?
No flex / creative space for lease in Gowanus is listed on Leasemark right now. Post what you need and Leasemark matches you the day a space that fits is listed; your contact details stay private until you accept an intro. Owners and brokers can list a space here for free.
How much does flex / creative space cost in Gowanus?
Pricing depends on building class, floor, condition and lease length. Post a requirement with your budget and Leasemark will match you with spaces that fit it as they are listed.
How do I find flex / creative space in Gowanus that is not publicly listed?
Post a requirement on Leasemark. Owners and listing brokers see what you need (without your contact details) and can respond with spaces, including ones that are not on the market yet. You choose who gets an intro.
How much office space is there in Gowanus?
New York City's PLUTO tax lot data (26v2) records about 1.4 million square feet of office floor area across 118 properties in the part of Gowanus Leasemark covers. The largest by that measure is 530 President Street, at about 101,000 square feet. That is the existing building stock, not space currently for lease.
What subway lines serve Gowanus?
Five subway stations sit within about 0.5 mi of Gowanus' commercial core, served by the F, G and R trains. The closest is Smith-9 Sts (F G), roughly 2 minutes on foot; then Union St (R), 4 Av-9 St (F G R), Carroll St (F G) and Prospect Av (R). Walking times are straight-line estimates from MTA station data.
Is it free to post on Leasemark?
Yes. Posting a space or a requirement is free. Contact details are only shared when both sides accept an intro.