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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kensington vs Boerum Hill

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Kensington

Brooklyn

Boerum Hill

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$568K
$1.6M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
76
66
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
34 days
YoY Price Change
-24.5%
+5.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricKensingtonBoerum Hill
Median Sale Price$567,500$1,555,000
Median Condo Price$537,104.5$1,841,250
Median Co-op Price$515,000N/A
Median Rent$3,000$4,900
Active Listings7666
Rental Inventory74211
Days on Market53.534
Price Cut Share11.8%24.2%
Monthly Sales Volume75
YoY Price Change-24.5%+5.6%
YoY Rent Change+11.5%+19.1%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+10.0%
Subway LinesN/A2 3 4 5 A C F R

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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Boerum Hill

Boerum Hill is a charming residential neighborhood that perfectly blends historic character with modern urban living. Known for its tree-lined streets and the boutiques of Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street, the area offers a relaxed yet sophisticated vibe. The housing stock features a mix of classic three-story row houses and a growing number of high-end condominium developments that provide contemporary amenities in a central Brooklyn location.

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Transit Access

Kensington

No subway data available

Boerum Hill

2345ACFR

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.5 mi

Court St (R) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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