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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kensington vs Sheepshead Bay

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Kensington

Brooklyn

Sheepshead Bay

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$568K
$758K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
76
319
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
56 days
YoY Price Change
-24.5%
-9.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
46

Detailed Comparison

MetricKensingtonSheepshead Bay
Median Sale Price$567,500$757,500
Median Condo Price$537,104.5$450,000
Median Co-op Price$515,000$250,000
Median Rent$3,000$2,849
Active Listings76319
Rental Inventory7469
Days on Market53.556
Price Cut Share11.8%13.5%
Monthly Sales Volume746
YoY Price Change-24.5%-9.6%
YoY Rent Change+11.5%-1.8%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+24.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

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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Sheepshead Bay

Sheepshead Bay is a scenic waterfront neighborhood in Southern Brooklyn, famous for its fishing fleet, piers, and seafood restaurants. The area offers a unique maritime atmosphere with a relaxed, residential vibe. The real estate market features a mix of traditional multi-family brick houses, spacious pre-war cooperatives, and a growing number of modern luxury condominiums that offer stunning views of the bay and easy access to the beaches of Coney Island and Manhattan Beach.

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Transit Access

Kensington

No subway data available

Sheepshead Bay

No subway data available

Active Listings

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