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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![]() | $500,000 | Move right in, or reconfigure to our alternative floor plan ! 275 Webster Avenue 5E Ocean Parkway Midwood Brooklyn WebID# 1827131 $500,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $525,000 | This converted two bedroom has everything you're looking for. Caton Towers 7-E 135 Ocean Parkway Caton Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1806333 $525,000 2 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $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 | |
![]() | $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 | |
![]() | $765,000 | Sunny, Convertible 3 bedroom, Top Floor Co op in Sought after Windsor Terrace Located in one of the most popular buildings in the area, this sunny, corner unit has everything ... 140 East 2nd Street 6-S Greenwood Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1803490 $765,000 3 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 | |
![]() | $575,000 | Look no further for that perfect spacious 1 bedroom with massive outdoor space. Caton Towers 12T 135 Ocean Parkway Caton Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1827121 $575,000 1 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $750,000 | Spectacularly spacious and ideally located close to Prospect Park, near the intersection of Windsor Terrace and Kensington. 110 Ocean Parkway 1-F Caton Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1827088 $750,000 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $425,000 | Move right into this large and lovely one bedroom apartment in a beautifully maintained PET FRIENDLY elevator building. The Dartmouth 4-K 399 Ocean Parkway Cortelyou Road Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1512757 $425,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $899,000 | Welcome home to 570 Westminster Road Apt C24. 570 Westminster Road C-24 Newkirk Avenue Midwood Brooklyn WebID# 1803424 $899,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $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 | |
![]() | $725,000 | Bright Top Floor Unit With Big Views Near Prospect Park ! 68 Stratford Road 11 Caton Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1822820 $725,000 2 BR 1.5 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $525,000 | Charming pre war one bedroom situated right off Cortelyou Road in Ditmas Park ! 385 Argyle Road 3J Dorchester Road Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1814711 $525,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $799,000 | 140 East 2nd Street, Apt. 140 East 2nd Street 6-E Greenwood Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1773532 $799,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $575,000 | Feeling like you need more space ? 40 Tehama Street 3-C Chester Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1818344 $575,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $395,000 | Kensington Beauty ! This gorgeous meticulously kept studio apartment is waiting for your arrival. Caton Towers 14 A 135 Ocean Parkway Caton Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1570612 $395,000 Studio 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $749,000 | Welcome home to this simply expansive two bed, 2 bath co op in Prime Kensington, right off lovely Ocean Parkway ! 280 Ocean Parkway 5K Beverley Road Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1818334 $749,000 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $599,000 | This spacious 2 bedroom, one bathroom apartment offers a great layout, generous closet space and beautiful hardwood floors. 243 McDonald Avenue 2-C Greenwood Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1779758 $599,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $695,000 | This incredibly spacious two bedroom apartment in the coveted Windsor Terrace neighborhood offers a unique opportunity to live in a well maintained elevator building with a vibrant sense of community ... 243 McDonald Avenue 6-C Greenwood Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1750795 $695,000 2 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 | |
![]() | $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 | |
![]() | $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 | |
![]() | $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 | |
![]() | $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 | |
![]() | $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 | |
![]() | $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 | |
![]() | $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 | |
![]() | $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 | |
$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 | ||
![]() | $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 | Welcome to Windsor Terrace ! 243 McDonald Avenue 6-A Greenwood Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1578182 $649,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $699,000 | Located in the heart of Kensington, Brooklyn, this gorgeous and turnkey top floor three bedroom home checks all the boxes. 403 Avenue C 4-A East 4th Street Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1782493 $699,000 3 BR 1.5 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $775,000 | Live on two floors ! This oversized corner 2BR duplex will allow you to have a variety of layouts that will best fit your lifestyle. 207 Ocean Parkway 4H 5H Church Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1647615 $775,000 2 BR 1.5 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $619,000 | This MASSIVE, one of a kind, sun drenched 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Co op apartment is located on the fifth floor of an elevator building on a quiet block. Dahill Gardens 5-N 36 Dahill Road 12th Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1653826 $619,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
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