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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kensington vs Morningside Heights

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Kensington

Brooklyn

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$568K
$718K
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
76
72
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
-24.5%
-46.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricKensingtonMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$567,500$718,000
Median Condo Price$537,104.5$1,712,500
Median Co-op Price$515,000$602,500
Median Rent$3,000$4,500
Active Listings7672
Rental Inventory7496
Days on Market53.562.5
Price Cut Share11.8%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume77
YoY Price Change-24.5%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change+11.5%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-25.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 A B C D

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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Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights is often referred to as the 'Academic Acropolis' of New York, home to Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Perched on a plateau between Riverside and Morningside Parks, the neighborhood offers a scholarly and serene atmosphere. The real estate market is dominated by grand pre-war cooperatives with high ceilings and classic details, catering to those who appreciate historic architecture and green space.

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Transit Access

Kensington

No subway data available

Morningside Heights

1ABCD

116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

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