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HomeNeighborhoodsKensington
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4.6/5

Kensington Report Card

11218 · Brooklyn · 7,370 buildings tracked

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Building Quality

Average building score

A

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

C

Maintenance

Violations per building

C

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

7,370

Violations

52,179

Complaints

16,925

Reviews

426

Crime Summary (12 Months)

1,530

Total Incidents

142

Violent

541

Property

847

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Moderate
Violations/Bldg

7.1

Average

Complaints/Bldg

2.3

Average

Reviews

426

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

1,530

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

C

3821 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11218

824 violations280 complaints
B

333 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11218

748 violations500 complaints
A

10 WESTMINSTER ROAD, Brooklyn, NY, 11218

603 violations115 complaints
B

114 ALBEMARLE ROAD, Brooklyn, NY, 11218

588 violations222 complaints
B

40 ARGYLE ROAD, Brooklyn, NY, 11218

551 violations104 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 1,530 reported crime incidents, including 142 violent crimes and 541 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Kensington (11218) has 7,370 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.6 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 11218 zip code have a combined 52,179 housing violations on record (an average of 7.1 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 426 reviews across 220 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 52,179 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 1,530 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 142 violent crimes, 541 property crimes, and 847 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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B

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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

254 transit stops nearby

9

Subway Stops

189

Bus Stops

56

Bike Stations

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 37% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 94% of neighborhoods