Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Kensington

Brooklyn · New York, NY

47 active listings · Median $1.6M

$1.6M
Median Asking
$2,825/mo
Median Rent/Mo
89
Active Listings
59
Avg Days on Market

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Market Pulse — Kensington

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with strong rent growth, rising sale prices, and sale listings clearing quickly.

Common search patterns

fast-movingcondo-dominantappreciating sale pricesstrong rent growth

Median asking rent in Kensington is $2,825/month, $275 below the 5-year high set in Feb 2026. Rents are up +8.7% year over year and +57.4% over the past 5 years. Median sale price is $1.55M, near a 5-year high. Sale listings are clearing 49 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $2,825/month ($275 below the 5-year high in Feb 2026)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +8.7%
  • 5-year rent change: +57.4%
  • Active rental listings: 78

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.55M
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $537K / co-ops $400K
  • Median days on market (sale): 59 days (49 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 89 (+25.4% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 5.6%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 4

Across NYC, the FARE Act has tightened agent-listed rental supply since August 2024 by shifting the broker fee to landlords who engage a broker. Roughly 35 to 40% of NYC lease signings occur between mid-June and August 15.

Source: StreetEasy market data, through Mar 2026.

About 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...

Quick Facts

BoroughBrooklyn
Zip Code11218
SubwayBus service
Building TypesPre-war buildings, Co-ops

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:

Stations: Bus service available


Market Report

Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.

Median Asking Price
$1,550,000
+198.1% YoY
Median Rent
$2,825/mo
+8.7% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
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Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings89
Pending Sales--
New This Week--
New This Month--
Avg DOM59 days
Price Cut Rate5.6%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days--
Sold Last 90 Days--
Sale-to-List--
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,550,000
Average Asking--
Median $/SqFt--
Median Condo$537,105
Median Co-op$400,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Kensington

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Active Listings

Properties in Kensington

18
414 ALBEMARLE Road 2E
$799,000
3 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
414 ALBEMARLE Road 2E
Listed by: Corcoran Group
15
495 E 7TH Street 3J
$409,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
495 E 7TH Street 3J
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
7
300 Ocean Parkway 3P
$359,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
300 Ocean Parkway 3P
Listed by: Compass
20
525 OCEAN Parkway 4A
$599,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
525 OCEAN Parkway 4A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
9
36 Dahill Road 2-I
$515,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
36 Dahill Road 2-I
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
9
264 WEBSTER Avenue 408
$500,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 683 sqft · Condo
264 WEBSTER Avenue 408
Listed by: POLJAN PROPERTIES INC
640 DITMAS Avenue 17
$499,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 835 sqft · Condo
640 DITMAS Avenue 17
Listed by: Corcoran Group
25
428 E 9TH Street 411
$950,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 898 sqft · Condo
428 E 9TH Street 411
Listed by: Corcoran Group
33
428 E 9TH Street PH5
$850,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 758 sqft · Condo
428 E 9TH Street PH5
Listed by: Corcoran Group
22
428 E 9TH Street 705
$840,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 758 sqft · Condo
428 E 9TH Street 705
Listed by: Corcoran Group
20
428 E 9TH Street 501
$849,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 851 sqft · Condo
428 E 9TH Street 501
Listed by: Corcoran Group
25
428 E 9TH Street 603
$850,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 851 sqft · Condo
428 E 9TH Street 603
Listed by: Corcoran Group
17
428 E 9TH Street 210
$560,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 569 sqft · Condo
428 E 9TH Street 210
Listed by: Corcoran Group
9
428 E 9TH Street 513
$970,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 898 sqft · Condo
428 E 9TH Street 513
Listed by: Corcoran Group
11
428 E 9TH Street 208
$550,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 545 sqft · Condo
428 E 9TH Street 208
Listed by: Corcoran Group
21
428 E 9TH Street 211
$910,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 898 sqft · Condo
428 E 9TH Street 211
Listed by: Corcoran Group
7
495 E 7th Street 5K
$439,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
495 E 7th Street 5K
Listed by: Compass
17
379 E 8th Street
$1,200,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 1,500 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
379 E 8th Street
Listed by: Weichert Properties
8
40 TEHAMA Street 4M
$450,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
40 TEHAMA Street 4M
Listed by: Corcoran Group
13
515 E 7th Street 2A
$319,000
· 1 BA · 600 sqft · Co-op
515 E 7th Street 2A
Listed by: Abacus Properties LLC
27
515 E 3rd Street
$2,350,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 2,700 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
515 E 3rd Street
Listed by: Compass
11
179 Ocean Parkway 4H
$399,999
1 BD · 1 BA · 705 sqft · Co-op
179 Ocean Parkway 4H
Listed by: Compass
10
135 OCEAN Parkway 6H
$499,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 784 sqft · Co-op
135 OCEAN Parkway 6H
Listed by: Griffith Real Estate LLC
12
379 OCEAN Parkway 4B
$939,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,121 sqft · Condo
379 OCEAN Parkway 4B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
10
379 OCEAN Parkway 5C
$649,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 732 sqft · Condo
379 OCEAN Parkway 5C
Listed by: Corcoran Group
7
275 WEBSTER Avenue 6M
$499,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
275 WEBSTER Avenue 6M
Listed by: Serhant
13
233 OCEAN Parkway 7A
$1,250,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,341 sqft · Condo
233 OCEAN Parkway 7A
Listed by: Digs Realty Group LLC
12
275 Webster Avenue 3-F
$375,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
275 Webster Avenue 3-F
Listed by: Garfield Realty Corp
20
370 OCEAN Parkway 11A
$749,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,225 sqft · Co-op
370 OCEAN Parkway 11A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
21
570 Ocean Parkway 6BC
$799,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,500 sqft · Co-op
570 Ocean Parkway 6BC
Listed by: Abacus Properties LLC

REBNY/RLS Disclaimer: Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

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Why Work With Milton in Kensington

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

Since 2000

Active in Brooklyn

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC. His work covers all five boroughs, with deep experience in co-op boards, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rental transactions. For Kensington buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

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"Milton made the entire buying process seamless. His knowledge of the local market and negotiation skills saved us thousands. Highly recommend for anyone looking in Upper Manhattan."

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"We sold our co-op in record time thanks to Milton's marketing strategy. Professional photography, virtual tour, and targeted digital ads brought multiple offers within the first week."

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Verified Seller
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New This Week in Kensington

Sale listings that came on the market in the last 7 days.

Homes in Kensington take a median 59 days to sell. Source: StreetEasy market data.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

The median sale price in Kensington is $1.6M. Condos sit at a median of $537K and co-ops at $400K. Year-over-year price comparisons swing meaningfully when monthly closed-sale counts are low, so a single recent month is best read alongside the longer-term price trend.

Yes. The median sale price in Kensington sits within a few percent of the 5-year high. Pricing is firm and listings priced near the comparable median tend to clear with limited room for negotiation.

Sale listings in Kensington have a median of 59 days on market. That is 49 days faster than the same point a year ago. Only 5.6% of active listings have a price cut on record, signaling tight pricing.

Kensington is currently tilting toward sellers. Median days on market is 59 days and only 5.6% of active listings have a price cut on record, both indicating firm pricing power.

Kensington offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $537K median, with co-ops at $400K.

Roughly 4 homes change hands each month in Kensington across condos, co-ops, and townhouses, based on recorded closed sales. That benchmark helps gauge how quickly the market is absorbing new inventory.

The overall median asking rent in Kensington is $2,825/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $2,405, 1-bedrooms at $2,850, 2-bedrooms at $3,250, 3+ bedrooms at $3,699 per month. Rents are up 8.7% year over year.

Median asking rent in Kensington is currently $275 below the 5-year high set in February 2026. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Kensington has risen 57.4% over the past 5 years. That puts the neighborhood in context with longer-term NYC rent dynamics rather than just one-year noise.

Within walking or short-transit distance of Kensington, median sale prices range across Borough Park at $1.8M, Midwood at $1.2M, Flatbush at $895K, Ditmas Park at $630K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Kensington is served by the Bus service. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 121 minutes from Nearest bus stop.

Under the FARE Act in effect since August 2024, NYC landlords who engage a broker pay the broker fee directly rather than passing it to tenants. In neighborhoods like Kensington, this has shifted some smaller landlords toward self-listing, which has tightened the supply of agent-listed rentals citywide and lifted competition for what remains on market.

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams New York City. He has 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, with deep transaction history in co-op board packages, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rentals. Direct: (917) 416-7433. Email: [email protected].

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Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Keller Williams NYC · NY #10301213304

25+ years of experience and over 2,000 transactions closed across NYC. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing in Kensington, I will guide you every step of the way.

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