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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Nolita has the lower median sale price at $35K vs $1.6M in Kensington.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Nolita offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Nolita, which is served by 13 subway lines compared to 0 in Kensington.
| Metric | Kensington | Nolita |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,550,000 | $34,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $537,104.5 | $1,541,643.5 |
| Median Co-op Price | $400,000 | $34,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,825 | $5,495 |
| Active Listings | 89 | 18 |
| Rental Inventory | 78 | 128 |
| Days on Market | 59 | 13 |
| Price Cut Share | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 4 | 3 |
| YoY Price Change | +198.1% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.7% | +11.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +25.4% | -5.3% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 6 A B C D E J N Q R W Z |
Prices in Kensington moved +198.1% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Nolita. 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 ReportNolita (North of Little Italy) is a stylish and intimate neighborhood known for its narrow streets, boutique shopping, and cozy cafes. It offers a village-like atmosphere that feels worlds away from the surrounding bustle. The real estate market is characterized by historic low-rise walk-up buildings and a select few modern boutique condominiums that offer a high level of design and luxury in one of Manhattan's most fashionable and walkable districts.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
Spring St (6 C E) — 0.0 mi
Prince St (N R W) — 0.1 mi
Bowery (J Z) — 0.2 mi
Grand St (B D) — 0.3 mi
Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.3 mi
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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