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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Flatiron vs Kensington

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Flatiron

Manhattan

Kensington

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.9M
$568K
Median Rent
$6K
$3K
Active Listings
222
76
Avg Days on Market
79 days
53.5 days
YoY Price Change
-28.2%
-24.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
16
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricFlatironKensington
Median Sale Price$1,850,000$567,500
Median Condo Price$1,725,000$537,104.5
Median Co-op Price$1,775,000$515,000
Median Rent$6,012.5$3,000
Active Listings22276
Rental Inventory25074
Days on Market7953.5
Price Cut Share10.4%11.8%
Monthly Sales Volume167
YoY Price Change-28.2%-24.5%
YoY Rent Change-2.9%+11.5%
YoY Inventory Change+3.7%0.0%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B D F M N Q R WN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Flatiron

The Flatiron District is a vibrant intersection of history, technology, and luxury living. Named after the iconic Flatiron Building, the neighborhood is centered around Madison Square Park and is a hub for the city's 'Silicon Alley.' The real estate market is famous for its grand cast-iron loft buildings with high ceilings and expansive floor plans, alongside ultra-luxury glass towers that offer modern amenities and central Manhattan convenience.

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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

Flatiron

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34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Kensington

No subway data available

Active Listings

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