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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Midtown East vs Kensington

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Midtown East

Manhattan

Kensington

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$725K
$568K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
1219
76
Avg Days on Market
77.5 days
53.5 days
YoY Price Change
-12.4%
-24.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
70
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricMidtown EastKensington
Median Sale Price$725,000$567,500
Median Condo Price$1,132,500$537,104.5
Median Co-op Price$640,000$515,000
Median Rent$4,500$3,000
Active Listings121976
Rental Inventory150374
Days on Market77.553.5
Price Cut Share11.0%11.8%
Monthly Sales Volume707
YoY Price Change-12.4%-24.5%
YoY Rent Change+3.6%+11.5%
YoY Inventory Change+16.4%0.0%
Subway Lines4 5 6 7 E M SN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

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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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Transit Access

Midtown East

4567EMS

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi

51 St (6) — 0.3 mi

Lexington Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.5 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

Kensington

No subway data available

Active Listings

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