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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kensington vs Midtown West

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Kensington

Brooklyn

Midtown West

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$568K
$900K
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
76
381
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
87 days
YoY Price Change
-24.5%
+80.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricKensingtonMidtown West
Median Sale Price$567,500$900,000
Median Condo Price$537,104.5$965,000
Median Co-op Price$515,000$480,000
Median Rent$3,000$4,495
Active Listings76381
Rental Inventory741162
Days on Market53.587
Price Cut Share11.8%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume729
YoY Price Change-24.5%+80.0%
YoY Rent Change+11.5%+5.8%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+19.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 7 A C E 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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Midtown West

Midtown West is a centrally located Manhattan neighborhood known for its proximity to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. The area features varied housing stock. From historic pre-war cooperatives to modern luxury condominiums, the area offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with easy access to the city's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.

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Transit Access

Kensington

No subway data available

Midtown West

1237ACEFMNQRSW

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi

57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

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