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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kensington vs Sunset Park

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Kensington

Brooklyn

Sunset Park

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Sunset Park has the lower median sale price at $1.3M vs $1.6M in Kensington.

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

Median Sale Price
$1.6M
$1.3M
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
89
60
Avg Days on Market
59 days
63 days
YoY Price Change
+198.1%
-1.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricKensingtonSunset Park
Median Sale Price$1,550,000$1,307,500
Median Condo Price$537,104.5$519,307
Median Co-op Price$400,000$553,550
Median Rent$2,825$2,800
Active Listings8960
Rental Inventory78105
Days on Market5963
Price Cut Share5.6%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume414
YoY Price Change+198.1%-1.1%
YoY Rent Change+8.7%+5.7%
YoY Inventory Change+25.4%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Kensington moved +198.1% over the past year, compared to -1.1% in Sunset Park. Kensington is seeing price appreciation while Sunset Park has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Sunset Park

Sunset Park features four landmarked historic districts of Italianate, Neo-Grec, and Romanesque Revival brick and brownstone rowhouses climbing the hillside between Fourth and Eighth Avenues in western Brooklyn. The namesake hilltop park offers panoramic Manhattan skyline views and a 1936 neoclassical public pool, while the commercial corridors along Fifth Avenue and Eighth Avenue anchor the neighborhood. The D train at Ninth Avenue, N/R at 36th-45th-53rd Streets provide multiple subway connections to Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Kensington

No subway data available

Sunset Park

No subway data available

Active Listings

Kensington for sale

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Sunset Park 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 Kensington cheaper than Sunset Park?
Sunset Park is more affordable, with a median sale price of $1,307,500 vs $1,550,000 in Kensington. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Kensington or Sunset Park?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Kensington or Sunset Park?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Kensington and Sunset Park 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 Kensington or Sunset Park?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Kensington and Sunset Park 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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