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title: "What is Kensington known for?"
description: "Kensington is known as a Brooklyn neighborhood of many treasures - quiet side streets meeting commercial corridors, boutiques and bodegas, modern shops alongside a 19th-century barn. Located between..."
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date: 2026-05-16
modified: 2026-05-16
author: "The Franzese Group"
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# What is Kensington known for?

Kensington is known as a Brooklyn neighborhood of many treasures - quiet side streets meeting commercial corridors, boutiques and bodegas, modern shops alongside a 19th-century barn. Located between Borough Park and Ditmas Park, Kensington attracts young families and singles. The neighborhood is ranked one of Brooklyn's safest, with a close community of many first-time buyers. Traditionally a working-class area, recent shops, cafes, and bars have grown it into a "hip" place to live. Victorian mansions on quiet side streets add pastoral charm. To explore (/kensington-real-estate/), call (718) 666-2696.