NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
| Metric | Roosevelt Island | Kensington |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $965,000 | $567,500 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $537,104.5 |
| Median Co-op Price | $516,984 | $515,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,620 | $3,000 |
| Active Listings | 20 | 76 |
| Rental Inventory | 50 | 74 |
| Days on Market | 42 | 53.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 7.1% | 11.8% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 2 | 7 |
| YoY Price Change | 0.0% | -24.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +10.4% | +11.5% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -47.4% | 0.0% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | N/A |
Roosevelt Island is a unique and tranquil residential community situated in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Known for its car-free streets, abundant green space, and stunning skyline views, it offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle. The real estate market is primarily composed of modern high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that provide a high quality of life with easy access to Manhattan via the iconic tram or the F train.
View Full Market ReportKensington 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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