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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kensington vs Battery Park City

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Kensington

Brooklyn

Battery Park City

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$568K
$1.4M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
76
90
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
154.5 days
YoY Price Change
-24.5%
+5.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
8

Detailed Comparison

MetricKensingtonBattery Park City
Median Sale Price$567,500$1,395,000
Median Condo Price$537,104.5$1,565,000
Median Co-op Price$515,000$2,038,605.5
Median Rent$3,000$5,115
Active Listings7690
Rental Inventory74175
Days on Market53.5154.5
Price Cut Share11.8%11.1%
Monthly Sales Volume78
YoY Price Change-24.5%+5.3%
YoY Rent Change+11.5%+7.1%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-1.1%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Battery Park City

Battery Park City is a meticulously planned residential oasis at the southern tip of Manhattan. Surrounded by the Hudson River and over 30 acres of manicured parks, it offers a tranquil, suburban feel within the city. The neighborhood is known for its commitment to green building standards and features a range of luxury condominiums and cooperatives that offer breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York Harbor.

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Transit Access

Kensington

No subway data available

Battery Park City

12345JRWZ

Rector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi

Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 mi

Wall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.2 mi

Broad St (J Z) — 0.3 mi

Whitehall St-South Ferry (R W) — 0.3 mi

Active Listings

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