The Kensington House
The Scoop
The Kensington House is located in the heart of Brooklyn, in the Kensington neighborhood south of Prospect Park. The neighborhood is known for balancing peace and quiet at home while being within easy reach of plentiful bars, restaurants, cafes and shopping.
This classic walk-up features roomy, recently renovated apartments with plenty of common space for game nights, roommate dinners or Netflix binges. The large windows throughout each unit let in plenty of natural light, and each apartment is arranged around bright and inviting common areas.
Location
The exterior of the Kensington House maintains its classic facade with decorative brick, while the interior has been renovated with updated appliances, hardwood floors, large windows and security systems in place. You can choose between five units at the Kensington House, each with two to four private bedrooms, one to two bathrooms and a shared common area. Air conditioning throughout the house is via window units
Prices
| 12+ Months | 5-11 Months | 3-4 Months | Summer Price Monthly price for bookings between 05/01 - 08/31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | 1190 | 1240 | 1540 | 2090 |
| Standard Small Room | 1090 | 1150 | 1450 | |
| Standard Large Room | 1230 | 1290 | 1590 |
*Prices above do not include $149/month/person utilities allowance fee
The Bedrooms
All of the bedrooms in the Kensington House are private and feature full-sized beds,
- Amenities: full-size memory-foam mattresses, shelving, hooks and closets/organizational tools.
- Services: Bedding is available for an additional fee.
The (Co)Living Room
Each unit in the Kensington House includes a fully furnished, open common area with plenty of room to lounge around or hang out with your roommates. A large flat-screen TV and high-speed WiFi mean you’ll always be ready to work or entertain.
The kitchens/dining room
The kitchen and dining room are the centerpieces of each unit, and have dishwashers and large windows to let light in. These spaces are used for cooking dinner and relaxing in the evening over a glass of wine.
- Amenities include electric glass-top stoves, stainless-steel fridges, microwaves, large sinks, coffee makers, plenty of cabinet space, cookware, tableware, cutting boards and much of what you would need in a kitchen.
- Security: 24/7 security in all common areas.
The bathrooms
The Kensington House features sleek and renovated bathrooms with modern appliances to suit all your needs. In most of our units, you’ll only ever share a bathroom with one other person, so you’ll never need to wait!
- Also included: toilet paper, hand soap and small garbage bags.
LAUNDRY
The Kensington House also features convenient in-unit laundry, so you can wash your clothes without leaving home! In-unit laundry is a rarity for New York apartments, and it won’t take you long to realize how much time and headache you save by not having to visit a laundromat!
The Neighborhood
The Kensington neighborhood is conveniently located in central Brooklyn, just south of Prospect Park, the massive park that serves as a backyard for countless New Yorkers. A peaceful residential area, Kensington is surrounded by bustling avenues with anything you might need during your time in New York.
The neighborhood is close to multiple public transit options, whether you prefer traveling via subway or bus. The closest subway station is Ditmas Av on the F train, which will take you to Manhattan in less than half an hour. You can also walk to Newkirk Plaza for the B and Q trains.
Additional benefits
We screen all candidates before approving applications so that there are no worries about moving into a new place with new people — only excitement!
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