NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Queens
| Metric | Kensington | Long Island City |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $567,500 | $1,048,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $537,104.5 | $1,048,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $515,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $3,000 | $4,351.5 |
| Active Listings | 76 | 243 |
| Rental Inventory | 74 | 956 |
| Days on Market | 53.5 | 3 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.8% | 5.3% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 7 | 11 |
| YoY Price Change | -24.5% | +8.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +11.5% | +1.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | 0.0% | +48.2% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 7 E G M N 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 ReportLong Island City (LIC) is one of New York’s fastest-growing residential neighborhoods, offering a modern urban lifestyle just one stop from Manhattan. Famous for its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign, LIC is a hub for contemporary art and luxury living. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, new construction glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
Hunters Point Av (7) — 0.2 mi
Court Sq (7 E G M) — 0.2 mi
Long Island City (E G M R) — 0.6 mi
Queensboro Plaza (7 N W) — 0.6 mi
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