NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Bronx
For buyers focused on affordability, Mott Haven has the lower median sale price at $565K vs $1.6M in Kensington.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Mott Haven offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Kensington | Mott Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,550,000 | $565,410 |
| Median Condo Price | $537,104.5 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $400,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $2,825 | $3,206 |
| Active Listings | 89 | 6 |
| Rental Inventory | 78 | 486 |
| Days on Market | 59 | 0 |
| Price Cut Share | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 4 | 3 |
| YoY Price Change | +198.1% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.7% | +2.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +25.4% | -14.3% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | N/A |
Prices in Kensington moved +198.1% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Mott Haven. The +198.1% gain in Kensington reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
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.
View Full Market ReportMott Haven occupies the southwestern corner of the Bronx along the Harlem River, featuring a landmarked historic district of 19th-century brownstones in neo-Grec, Queen Anne, and Flemish Revival styles alongside new waterfront residential towers. The 6 train serves three stations along the East 138th Street corridor, while the 2, 4, and 5 trains stop along East 149th Street. Mill Pond Park provides 15 acres of waterfront green space with tennis courts, athletic fields, and a promenade along the Harlem River.
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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.
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