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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Washington Heights vs Kensington

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Kensington

Brooklyn

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricWashington HeightsKensington
Median Sale Price$447,800$567,500
Median Condo Price$400,000$537,104.5
Median Co-op Price$467,800$515,000
Median Rent$2,800$3,000
Active Listings16976
Rental Inventory38874
Days on Market10453.5
Price Cut Share14.2%11.8%
Monthly Sales Volume147
YoY Price Change+7.9%-24.5%
YoY Rent Change+5.2%+11.5%
YoY Inventory Change+18.2%0.0%
Subway Lines1 A CN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

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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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

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

Kensington

No subway data available

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