Kensington is a neighborhood in west-central Brooklyn bisected by Ocean Parkway. It is a highly diverse area that is primarily residential. The community consists of many different housing types, from brick row houses, to detached one family Victorians, and apartment buildings. This neighborhood has whatever dwelling you are looking for. Pre-war brick apartment buildings dominate the Ocean Parkway as well as the Coney Island Avenue frontage (many operating as co-ops). The commercial area is located on Church Avenue. Here you will find most businesses and service areas. Ocean Parkway bisects the neighborhood and to the west, you will find the F /G / Q train running. Transportation is abundant, as local buses and the X29 express bus to Manhattan service the area. Besides Church Avenue, some smaller shopping districts can be found on Ditmas Avenue and Cortelyou Road. There is also a Food Town supermarket on McDonald Avenue that recently (last year) expanded due to persuasion from the local residents. One of the coolest places to visit in Kensington is the Kensington Stables, just outside Prospect Park. They offer riding lessons for those who are more the city slicker type.
