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4.7/5

Kensington Report Card

11218 · Brooklyn · 7,370 buildings tracked

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Building Quality

Average building score

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Safety

Based on violent crime rate

C

Maintenance

Violations per building

C

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

7,370

Violations

37,931

Complaints

16,925

Reviews

582

Crime Summary (12 Months)

1,718

Total Incidents

156

Violent

608

Property

954

Quality of Life

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Neighborhood Pulse

Moderate
Violations/Bldg

5.1

Average

Complaints/Bldg

2.3

Average

Reviews

582

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

1,718

Total incidents

Monthly Rent Trends

Median rent with 25th-75th percentile range

Based on listing data. Shaded area shows 25th-75th percentile range.

Most Flagged Buildings

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1630 41 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11218

482 violations95 complaints
D

3623 15 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11218

441 violations103 complaints
D

629 OCEAN PARKWAY, Brooklyn, NY, 11218

427 violations129 complaints
D

114 ALBEMARLE ROAD, Brooklyn, NY, 11218

411 violations222 complaints
D

3821 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11218

402 violations280 complaints

Largest Landlord

UNAVAILABLE OWNER

19 buildings in this zip code

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Kensington Vibe Check

Kensington is one of Brooklyn's most diverse neighborhoods — Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Mexican, and Orthodox Jewish communities share these quiet residential blocks. Church Avenue's food scene is a global tour, and Prospect Park's southern entrance is just up the hill.

DiverseAffordableResidentialGlobal FoodQuiet

Pros

  • ✓Incredible food diversity on Church Ave
  • ✓Affordable rents
  • ✓Prospect Park proximity
  • ✓F/G train access

Cons

  • ✗Limited nightlife
  • ✗Can feel off the beaten path
  • ✗Uneven sidewalk maintenance
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kensington

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 11218 zip code had 1,718 reported crime incidents, including 156 violent crimes and 608 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 9.0 out of 10. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Kensington (11218) has 7,370 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 9.4 out of 10. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 11218 zip code have a combined 37,931 housing violations on record (an average of 5.1 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Kensington (11218) is UNAVAILABLE OWNER, managing 19 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 582 reviews across 204 buildings in Kensington (11218). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Kensington (11218) has 7,370 tracked buildings with 37,931 violations and 16,925 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Kensington (11218) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Kensington (11218) recorded 1,718 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 156 violent crimes, 608 property crimes, and 954 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 11218.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Kensington (11218) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 11218 zip code.

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Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

73,318

Median Income

$88k

Renters

62%

Median Age

37.3

Walkability & Transit

70

Great Transit

241 transit stops nearby

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Subway Stops

175

Bus Stops

58

Bike Stations

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 31% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 100% of neighborhoods