NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
| Metric | Kensington | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $567,500 | $1,305,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $537,104.5 | $2,087,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $515,000 | $697,586 |
| Median Rent | $3,000 | $5,500 |
| Active Listings | 76 | 394 |
| Rental Inventory | 74 | 653 |
| Days on Market | 53.5 | 107 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 7 | 26 |
| YoY Price Change | -24.5% | -27.1% |
| YoY Rent Change | +11.5% | +1.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | 0.0% | +5.6% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W |
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.
View Full Market ReportChelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood seamlessly blends industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside charming pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi
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