NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
| Metric | Kensington | Upper West Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $567,500 | $1,200,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $537,104.5 | $1,410,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $515,000 | $865,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,000 | $4,800 |
| Active Listings | 76 | 1171 |
| Rental Inventory | 74 | 1410 |
| Days on Market | 53.5 | 73 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.8% | 10.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 7 | 113 |
| YoY Price Change | -24.5% | +7.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +11.5% | +11.8% |
| YoY Inventory Change | 0.0% | +3.8% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 2 3 B C |
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 ReportThe Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi
79 St (1) — 0.3 mi
81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi
96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi
72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi
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