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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Upper West Side vs Kensington

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

All Upper West Side

Manhattan

Kensington

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, All Upper West Side has the lower median sale price at $1.2M vs $1.6M in Kensington.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find All Upper West Side offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Commuters have more transit options in All Upper West Side, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Kensington.

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.6M
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
1081
89
Avg Days on Market
56 days
59 days
YoY Price Change
-10.9%
+198.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
131
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Detailed Comparison

MetricAll Upper West SideKensington
Median Sale Price$1,247,356$1,550,000
Median Condo Price$1,790,968.5$537,104.5
Median Co-op Price$847,500$400,000
Median Rent$4,750$2,825
Active Listings108189
Rental Inventory151878
Days on Market5659
Price Cut Share10.5%5.6%
Monthly Sales Volume1314
YoY Price Change-10.9%+198.1%
YoY Rent Change+5.6%+8.7%
YoY Inventory Change-12.5%+25.4%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B CN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in All Upper West Side moved -10.9% over the past year, compared to +198.1% in Kensington. Kensington is seeing price appreciation while All Upper West Side has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

All Upper West Side

The Upper West Side runs between Central Park and Riverside Park from 59th to 110th Streets, including Lincoln Square, Manhattan Valley, and the blocks surrounding the American Museum of Natural History. The housing stock features grand prewar cooperative apartments, Beaux-Arts and Art Deco buildings, brownstone townhouses, and newer luxury condominiums along the waterfront. The 1/2/3 trains run along Broadway, and the B/C serve Central Park West.

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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

All Upper West Side

123BC

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Kensington

No subway data available

Active Listings

All Upper West Side for sale

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Kensington for sale

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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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is All Upper West Side cheaper than Kensington?
Yes, All Upper West Side has a lower median sale price at $1,247,356 compared to $1,550,000 in Kensington as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, All Upper West Side or Kensington?
All Upper West Side has access to 5 subway lines and Kensington has 0, making All Upper West Side the stronger option for transit access. Kensington has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, All Upper West Side or Kensington?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. All Upper West Side and Kensington both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in All Upper West Side or Kensington?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both All Upper West Side and Kensington gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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