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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Astoria vs Kensington

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Queens|Brooklyn

Astoria

Queens

Kensington

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$568K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
266
76
Avg Days on Market
49.5 days
53.5 days
YoY Price Change
+34.2%
-24.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
28
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricAstoriaKensington
Median Sale Price$1,137,500$567,500
Median Condo Price$590,000$537,104.5
Median Co-op Price$545,000$515,000
Median Rent$3,199$3,000
Active Listings26676
Rental Inventory121074
Days on Market49.553.5
Price Cut Share8.6%11.8%
Monthly Sales Volume287
YoY Price Change+34.2%-24.5%
YoY Rent Change+10.3%+11.5%
YoY Inventory Change-25.7%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Astoria

Astoria is one of New York City’s most beloved neighborhoods, famous for its incredible international food scene and relaxed atmosphere. The real estate market offers excellent value, featuring a blend of traditional multi-family brick houses, pre-war cooperatives, and a growing number of sleek new construction condominiums. With its stunning waterfront park and quick commute to Manhattan, Astoria is a top choice for those seeking a balanced urban lifestyle.

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Kensington

Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Astoria

No subway data available

Kensington

No subway data available

Active Listings

Astoria for sale

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