Kensington & Parkville

Kensington & Parkville at a Glance

The central Brooklyn neighborhood of Kensington is slightly different, architecturally-speaking, than the neighborhoods surrounding it. While there are the occasional brick rowhouses, the predominant housing style is detached one-family Victorians With mostly families living in the area, Kensington provides a quiet environment for its residents. A few local attractions include Prospect Park and Green-wood Cemetery.

Residential Market: 2020

Avg Residential Rent

$1,798

Avg Price for Condo Sellouts

$500,000

Investment Sales: 2021

Total Dollar Volume of Investment Sales

$51,415,362

Avg Industrial PPSF

$460

Avg Multifamily Sale PPSF

$174

Avg Retail PPSF

$1,146

Additional Demographics: 2020

Avg Household Income

$96,610

Neighborhood Vibes

Kensington’s main commercial corridors are located on Coney Island Avenue, Church Avenue, Ditmas Avenue, and McDonald Avenue. The neighborhood is seeing an influx of retail offerings as more young families are making their home in the area due to the community feel and attractive prices.

Prospect Park

At 585 acres, Olmstead and Vaux's masterpiece is the literal and figurative heart of Brooklyn.

Green-Wood Cemetery

This 478-acre cemetery is a lush and sprawling site and also a National Historic Landmark.

Neighborhood Attractions

Green-wood Cemetery
Lark Cafe
The Farm on Adderley
Mimi's Hummus

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