Kensington is a neighborhood in the center of Brooklyn, just south of historic Prospect Park and West of the Flatbush Ditmas-Park neighborhood. The land where Kensington now sits was first colonized by Dutch farmers during the seventeenth century within the Town of Flatbush. It was re-settled by British colonists in 1737 and developed in 1885 after the completion of Ocean Parkway. The area is now populated by a mix of many different styles and cultures; multiculturalism that is reflected in the windows of its bodegas, boutiques, and barber shops–their languages change by the storefront. Overall, it's a low-key, mixed area where a stunning variety of people live with, and among each other.
This is a mostly residential area and the neighborhood doesn’t have much in terms of big named restaurants, bars or entertainment. There are an array of local area carry-out restaurants – Thai food at To Be Thai and Sawasde, celebrated pizza at Korner Pizza on Church, Japanese at Sake Sushi, and Bangladeshi food on McDonald. There’s also, the diner Faros, which is a neighborhood standby offering reliable diner fare. The neighborhood is also home to Kensington Stables, a horse stable that offers pony rides, lessons, trail rides, children’s programs, teen horsemanship, and horses for special occasions.
Kensington is known for its affordable rents and spacious apartments although the prices in the neighborhood have risen over the past few years. The neighborhood is currently 38% above its 2014 market prices. There are many single- and two-family houses in the neighborhood houses that often have front yards and porches, with very diverse architectural styles. Kensington is also home to many apartment buildings, some prewar and mid-century brick six-story buildings, and some newer and taller. Ocean Parkway houses many pre-war buildings with grand lobbies that have original crown molding throughout. There a condos in the area but co-ops are most common. The current median sales asking price is a little over a million dollars and the median asking rent price is $2,100, much lower than most Brooklyn neighborhoods.
The subway lines for Kensington are the F and the G, both of which stop at Church Avenue and give commuters access to other Brooklyn neighborhoods, as well as Manhattan in about 45 minutes. Residents also have the option to walk or take the bus to the Q train in nearby Ditmas Park. Ocean Parkway, which is a major thoroughfare, also has the first dedicated bike path in the U.S.
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![]() | $385,000 | Perfectly perched upon the top floor of this well maintained elevator building, this very spacious 1 bedroom boasts 3 exposures flooded with natural light. 488 Ocean Parkway 6G Ditmas Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1815517 $385,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $2,299,000 | An incredible opportunity for investors ! 385 Stratford Road Coney Island Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1329253 $2,299,000 6 BR 3 bath House Single Family | |
![]() | $1,190,000 | Welcome to 98 East 8th Street. 98 East 8th Street Caton Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1724595 $1,190,000 3 BR 1.5 bath Townhouse Single Family | |
![]() | $2,350,000 | Exquisitely Renovated amp ; Restored, Two Family, Turn of the Century Brooklyn Townhouse This brick beauty is dripping with original details including crown moldings, ornate plaster work, stunning archways and ... 406 Caton Avenue East 4th Street Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1807618 $2,350,000 5 BR 3 bath Townhouse Multi-Family | |
![]() | $659,000 | BEST PRICE FOR A RENOVATED 2BR 2BA IN KENSINGTON ! 488 Ocean Parkway 5A Ditmas Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1781163 $659,000 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $350,000 | This renovated, spacious, and inviting one bedroom home is situated on the 2nd floor of a well maintained elevator building. 409 Avenue C 2B 4th Street Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1803497 $350,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $655,000 | Welcome to Kensington, Brooklyn's best kept secret, and your new home at 310 Beverley Road, where you are greeted with tree lined streets directly in front as well as the ... 310 Beverley Road 2J East 3rd Street Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1012652 $655,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $2,395,000 | Welcome home to Ditmas Park ! 554 Argyle Road Ditmas Avenue Midwood Brooklyn WebID# 1703085 $2,395,000 6 BR 4 bath House Multi-Family | |
$350,000 | Welcome 135 Ocean Parkway Medical office at Caton Towers. Caton Towers 1HJK 135 Ocean Parkway Caton Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1730007 $350,000 3 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | ||
![]() | $459,999 | Great opportunity to create your own space in this large one bedroom co op in Windsor Terrace. 221 McDonald Avenue 4-B Greenwood Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1782538 $459,999 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $555,000 | Welcome to 2H at the Manchester. The Manchester 2H 515 East 7th Street Cortelyou Road Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1726091 $555,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $699,000 | Beautiful with a natural flow, this quiet, pet friendly, spacious pre war two bedroom co op has so much to offer, including two large shared outdoor spaces ! 179 Ocean Parkway 1C Church Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1805285 $699,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $1,800,000 | Beautiful and Spacious Multi Family Home in Kensington Brooklyn. 316 East 8th Street 1 Beverley Road Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1797131 $1,800,000 5 BR 2.5 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $599,000 | Open Houses are By Appointment Only A WALK IN THE PARK Come home and enjoy easy living in this spacious two bedroom coop located directly across the street from Prospect ... 5 Stratford Road 4 Caton Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1774063 $599,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $649,000 | BLUE SKIES AHEAD. Stunning views and tons of blue sky from this spacious and inviting 2BR apartment with its own private outdoor terrace. The Park Tower 8-G 370 Ocean Parkway Avenue C Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1764847 $649,000 2 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $689,000 | PENTHOUSE LEVEL, FULL SERVICE AND EXPANSIVE VIEWSWelcome to apartment 17L, a luxuriously appointed top floor two bedroom apartment with sweeping views at Caton Towers, a leading Brooklyn coop building with ... Caton Towers 17-L 135 Ocean Parkway Caton Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1744108 $689,000 2 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $599,000 | Welcome 135 Ocean Parkway Medical office at Caton Towers. Caton Towers 1HJKR 135 Ocean Parkway Caton Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1367695 $599,000 Studio Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $450,000 | Come spread out ! Beautiful, spacious, silent, and bright, top floor, over 800 square foot, one bedroom home with large, truly separate, dining alcove. 540 Ocean Parkway 6L Ditmas Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1796381 $450,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $1,699,000 | Ditmas Park Kensington Fully detached 3 family Queen Anne sitting on a 33. 711 East 3rd Street Ditmas Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1743999 $1,699,000 6 BR 4 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $599,000 | A serene oasis awaits you in this beautiful and extra large 1 bedroom that is only a half a block from Prospect Park ! Park Vanderbilt 2M 651 Vanderbilt Street Prospect Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1784807 $599,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $485,000 | Welcome to 800 Cortelyou Rd, an opportunity to own a wonderfully well renovated and cared for large 1 bedroom home in one of the best Co ops in Kensington doesn't ... 800 Cortelyou Road 1H East 8th Street Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1719212 $485,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $630,000 | Bright 2 bedroom with balcony ! The Park Tower 2-G 370 Ocean Parkway Avenue C Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1776664 $630,000 2 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $1,595,000 | The house you have been waiting for ! 3361 12th Avenue Dahill Road Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1796544 $1,595,000 4 BR 2.5 bath Townhouse Multi-Family | |
![]() | $1,450,000 | Welcome to 727 Ditmas Avenue, a sun drenched renovated townhouse in prime Kensington. 727 Ditmas Avenue East 7th Street Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1765354 $1,450,000 3 BR 2 bath House Single Family | |
![]() | $2,395,000 | When opportunity knocks, you'd best be home. 598 17th Street 10th Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1318144 $2,395,000 6 BR 6.5 bath Townhouse Multi-Family | |
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