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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kensington vs Washington Heights

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Kensington

Brooklyn

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$568K
$448K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
76
169
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
104 days
YoY Price Change
-24.5%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricKensingtonWashington Heights
Median Sale Price$567,500$447,800
Median Condo Price$537,104.5$400,000
Median Co-op Price$515,000$467,800
Median Rent$3,000$2,800
Active Listings76169
Rental Inventory74388
Days on Market53.5104
Price Cut Share11.8%14.2%
Monthly Sales Volume714
YoY Price Change-24.5%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+11.5%+5.2%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+18.2%
Subway LinesN/A1 A C

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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Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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Transit Access

Kensington

No subway data available

Washington Heights

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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