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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kensington vs Kips Bay

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Kensington

Brooklyn

Kips Bay

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$568K
$895K
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
76
98
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
72 days
YoY Price Change
-24.5%
+2.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
38

Detailed Comparison

MetricKensingtonKips Bay
Median Sale Price$567,500$895,000
Median Condo Price$537,104.5$1,050,000
Median Co-op Price$515,000$650,000
Median Rent$3,000$4,050
Active Listings7698
Rental Inventory74220
Days on Market53.572
Price Cut Share11.8%12.5%
Monthly Sales Volume738
YoY Price Change-24.5%+2.8%
YoY Rent Change+11.5%+3.9%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-4.1%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6 7 B D F M N Q R S W

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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Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a relaxed and highly convenient residential neighborhood located on the East Side of Manhattan. Known for its mix of mid-century high-rises and charming brick townhouses, it offers a more approachable price point than its neighbors to the north and south. Residents enjoy proximity to the East River Esplanade, a variety of local dining options, and easy access to the city's major medical centers and Midtown business hubs.

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Transit Access

Kensington

No subway data available

Kips Bay

4567BDFMNQRSW

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.7 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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