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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kensington vs Yorkville

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Kensington

Brooklyn

Yorkville

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$568K
$965K
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
76
134
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
74 days
YoY Price Change
-24.5%
+2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
47

Detailed Comparison

MetricKensingtonYorkville
Median Sale Price$567,500$965,000
Median Condo Price$537,104.5$1,195,000
Median Co-op Price$515,000$695,000
Median Rent$3,000$3,950
Active Listings76134
Rental Inventory74245
Days on Market53.574
Price Cut Share11.8%13.1%
Monthly Sales Volume747
YoY Price Change-24.5%+2.1%
YoY Rent Change+11.5%+3.4%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-3.9%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6 Q

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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Yorkville

Yorkville is a welcoming and accessible section of the Upper East Side that has seen a surge in popularity thanks to the Second Avenue Subway. Known for the beautiful Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion, the neighborhood offers a relaxed, residential vibe. Yorkville is recognized for providing excellent value, with a wide range of housing options including spacious family-sized cooperatives and modern, amenity-rich condominiums.

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Transit Access

Kensington

No subway data available

Yorkville

456Q

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

96 St (6 Q) — 0.5 mi

77 St (6) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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