Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Kensington

Brooklyn · New York, NY

48 active listings · Median $525K

$525K
Median Asking
$2,750/mo
Median Rent/Mo
48
Active Listings
56
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Kensington

What defines this market

A mixed-stock submarket with softening rents and rising sale prices.

Common search patterns

first-time buyersinvestorsvalue buyersappreciating sale prices

Median asking rent in Kensington is $2,750/month, $350 below the 5-year high set in Feb 2026. Rents are down -5.2% year over year and +37.8% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $525K, 66.1% below the 5-year high recorded in Feb 2026. Sale prices are up +3.8% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 13 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $2,750/month ($350 below the 5-year high in Feb 2026)
  • Year-over-year rent change: -5.2%
  • 5-year rent change: +37.8%
  • Active rental listings: 120

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $525K (66.1% below the 5-year high in Feb 2026)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $416K / co-ops $475K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +3.8%
  • Median days on market (sale): 56 days (13 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 98 (+28.9% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 14.3%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 13

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 Jun 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...

In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this Kensington data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.

Quick Facts

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

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:

Stations: Bus service available


Market Report

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Median Asking Price
$525,000
+3.8% YoY
Median Rent
$2,750/mo
-5.2% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$836
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Own in Kensington? What it would sell for today

The zip that covers Kensington (11218) holds about 3,000 two-family lots and about 100 elevator-building lots in the city's PLUTO tax-lot data, a class that includes Ocean Parkway co-ops. Buyers compare that co-op stock with rowhouses and Victorians near the F and G at Fort Hamilton Pkwy and Church Av, with Prospect Park to the north. Co-op sellers should have the board package and building financials ready; house sellers, the certificate of occupancy.

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings98
Pending Sales29
New This Week4
New This Month24
Avg DOM56 days
Price Cut Rate14.3%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days7
Sold Last 90 Days36
Sale-to-List97.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$525,000
Average Asking$729,229
Median $/SqFt$836
Median Condo$415,500
Median Co-op$474,700
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Kensington

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio7$285,000$199K - $450K
1 Bedroom13$515,000$325K - $699K
2 Bedrooms22$819,500$425K - $1.45M
3+ Bedrooms6$1,490,000$725K - $2.30M

Active Listings

Properties in Kensington

15
495 E 7TH Street 3J
$398,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
495 E 7TH Street 3J
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
21
733 Ocean Parkway 7-C
$869,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 937 sqft · Condo
733 Ocean Parkway 7-C
Listed by: Keller Williams Realty Empire
22
525 OCEAN Parkway 4J
$694,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
525 OCEAN Parkway 4J
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
7
300 Ocean Parkway 3P
$339,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
300 Ocean Parkway 3P
Listed by: Compass
6
135 OCEAN Parkway 2G
$295,000
· 1 BA · 600 sqft · Co-op
135 OCEAN Parkway 2G
Listed by: Griffith Real Estate LLC
13
510 OCEAN Parkway 1J
$425,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
510 OCEAN Parkway 1J
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
7
495 E 7TH Street 1J
$285,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
495 E 7TH Street 1J
Listed by: POLJAN PROPERTIES INC
23
640 DITMAS Avenue 25
$615,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Condo
640 DITMAS Avenue 25
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
21
215 Parkville Avenue 3-B
$585,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 840 sqft · Condo
215 Parkville Avenue 3-B
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
3
49 Minna Street
$2,100,000
6 BD · 3 BA · 2,880 sqft · MultiFamily
49 Minna Street
Listed by: Compass
14
715 OCEAN Parkway 2F
$234,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
715 OCEAN Parkway 2F
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
13
207 OCEAN Parkway 1J
$199,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
207 OCEAN Parkway 1J
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
18
414 ALBEMARLE Road 2E
$725,000
3 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
414 ALBEMARLE Road 2E
Listed by: Corcoran Group
36
200 E 7TH Street
$2,299,999
6 BD · 3 BA · SingleFamilyResidence
200 E 7TH Street
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
8
332 PARKVILLE Avenue
$1,985,000
7 BD · 3 BA · 3,090 sqft · MultiFamily
332 PARKVILLE Avenue
Listed by: ISLAND ADVANTAGE REALTY LLC
8
58 DAHILL Road 1E
$350,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 735 sqft · Co-op
58 DAHILL Road 1E
Listed by: Corcoran Group
12
192 E 8TH Street 1B
$459,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
192 E 8TH Street 1B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
12
275 Webster Avenue 3G
$214,998
· 1 BA · 550 sqft · Co-op
275 Webster Avenue 3G
Listed by: Compass

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.

Reviews

I was trying to rent out my newly renovated condo in NYC's competitive rental market, and Milton Coste handled everything from start to finish. Milton knows the area inside out and was communicative, knowledgeable, and proactive throughout the entire process. Thanks to his expertise, he found a great tenant within just one week at a strong rental price. I highly recommend Milton to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and results-driven real estate broker.

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Lucienne G.
Owner · Washington Heights

Milton helped me purchase my first Manhattan condo, and I can't recommend him highly enough. What could have been a stressful process ended up feeling remarkably smooth. From the initial offer through closing, Milton was responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to answer questions and explain the details. I always felt informed and supported, but never pressured. If you're looking for a broker who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping his clients succeed, I would absolutely recommend Milton.

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Buyer · Manhattan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

The median sale price in Kensington is $525K. Condos sit at a median of $416K and co-ops at $475K. Sale prices are up 3.8% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Kensington is currently 66.1% below the 5-year high recorded in February 2026. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Kensington have a median of 56 days on market. That is 13 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 14.3% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Kensington is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 56 days and 14.3% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Kensington offers both co-ops and condos. The two segments price similarly, with condos at a $416K median and co-ops at $475K.

Roughly 13 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 $2,750/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $2,500, 2-bedrooms at $3,450, 3+ bedrooms at $4,500 per month. Rents are down 5.2% year over year.

Median asking rent in Kensington is currently $350 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 37.8% 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 $1.9M, Midwood at $1.5M, Ditmas Park at $976K, Flatbush at $872K. 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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