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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Briarwood vs Kensington

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

Queens|Brooklyn

Briarwood

Queens

Kensington

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Briarwood has the lower median sale price at $325K vs $1.6M in Kensington.

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

Median Sale Price
$325K
$1.6M
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
39
89
Avg Days on Market
36.5 days
59 days
YoY Price Change
-29.3%
+198.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricBriarwoodKensington
Median Sale Price$325,000$1,550,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$537,104.5
Median Co-op Price$276,250$400,000
Median Rent$2,300$2,825
Active Listings3989
Rental Inventory5378
Days on Market36.559
Price Cut Share10.3%5.6%
Monthly Sales Volume94
YoY Price Change-29.3%+198.1%
YoY Rent Change+15.0%+8.7%
YoY Inventory Change-7.1%+25.4%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Briarwood moved -29.3% over the past year, compared to +198.1% in Kensington. Kensington is seeing price appreciation while Briarwood has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Briarwood

Briarwood is a residential neighborhood in central Queens with Tudor Revival, Colonial, and ranch-style single-family homes alongside low-rise garden apartment co-ops and prewar brick buildings. The E and F trains stop at Briarwood-Van Wyck Boulevard, providing express service to Midtown Manhattan. The neighborhood sits between three major green spaces: Forest Park to the west, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to the north, and the Kissena Corridor to the east.

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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

Briarwood

No subway data available

Kensington

No subway data available

Active Listings

Briarwood 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 Briarwood cheaper than Kensington?
Yes, Briarwood has a lower median sale price at $325,000 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, Briarwood or Kensington?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Briarwood or Kensington?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Briarwood 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 Briarwood 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 Briarwood 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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