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The Kensington House, New York
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About the Property
The Kensington House New York is a student housing in Brooklyn, at 723, E 5th St, Kings County, 11218, United States in Kensington. The Kensington House NYC is a premium student housing consisting of different types of 1B accommodations, contemporary and comfortable, with a variety of facilities suitable for Brooklyn coliving. The apartments are strategically located, almost equidistant from various universities, making them ideal as student apartments near Brooklyn College and SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. These institutions are a 12-minute and 17-minute drive away, respectively.
New York City, which is the largest city in the United States in terms of population, with more than 8.8 million residents, remains a vibrant global center and a city friendly to students, providing unparalleled academic, cultural, and career opportunities. As a host city, finding student apartments in Brooklyn for top universities is quite the work, considering NYC is a strong economy generating lots of jobs, thus having an employment rate of 96%. This really puts the Kensington House New York the prime spot. Students living in localities like New York, Manhattan, or Kensington Neighborhood can expect to spend around USD 1,200 to USD 1,800 per month on living expenses, excluding rent. Thanks to the presence of landmarks such as the Brooklyn Museum and a lively city culture, New York City offers a stimulating setting where academic merit, professional development, and social life can be harmoniously combined.
Features
The Kensington House New York 1B units types are Standard, Standard Small, and Standard Large, and are equipped with full beds for comfort, shelves for your daily needs, closet space for your clothes, a desk for those late-night assignments, and regular-use furniture like a couch and a dining table. Living areas are open and furnished, with TVs and fast WiFi for entertainment, and the kitchen has a good range of appliances plus a dishwasher for all your convenience. Bathrooms are private to each room and are equipped with showers and bathtubs. Overall, the Kensington House amenities are well-equipped for all students' needs
The Kensington House New York student apartment building also has street parking, so you and your vehicle have a place to stay and keyless access for added security, for your ease, so you don't have to worry about carrying keys or a misplaced charge. The property at the Kensington house rents for about $1280 a month. The housing in Brooklyn is quite competitive, and finding a residence in Brooklyn with private bathrooms and as many amenities is quite difficult. Hence, the Kensington House New York 1B units should be your first choice.
Location and What's Hot?
The Kensington House New York student apartments are strategically located almost equidistant to various universities, such as Medgar Evers College, 3.2 miles (12-minute drive), and Asa College, 2.9 miles (12-minute drive).
Location-wise, it's south of Prospect Park in this lively Kensington area, a 7-minute walk to Ditmas Avenue on the F train, or Newkirk Plaza for B and Q. You can grab food at spots like Sycamore Bar or Cade Madeline close by, groceries and pharmacies too, all on foot. Cafes and restaurants around, bars in Prospect Park if you're into that at night. For medical, NewYork Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist is 10 minutes by car. Shopping at Target or Atlantic Terminal takes 15 minutes.
Prospect Park has trails for biking, Hudson River Park for events, and even a zoo five minutes away by car. Brooklyn Museum and Botanic Garden are 10 minutes away, galleries and theaters in Park Slope are nearby too. Sports fans can catch the Nets at Barclays or Cyclones baseball at MCU Park, nothing too far.
Commute
Getting around in NYC from The Kensington House New York’s address, is straightforward with the MTA, subway, or bus rides costing about $2.75 each time. Use those nearby stops for campus lines, Citi Bike stations for quick $3.50 rides. The nearest train stations to you are Atlantic Terminal, a 5-minute drive, and Nostrand, 11 minutes' drive. Airports like JFK or LaGuardia are 45 or 30 minutes, depending on subway or car, Uber and Lyft are everywhere though. The neighborhood is walkable, so not always need rides.
Room Types (3)
1B
Standard Small
Standard
Standard Large
Shared Community And Utilities
Security
Parking
House Rules
Payment and Fees
For 25-26 AY & 26-27 AY:- Rent needs to be paid monthly.
For 25-26 AY & 26-27 AY:- Yes, you need a Guarantor, and the property has also partnered with The Guarantors to make it easier for you to qualify.
For 25-26 AY & 26-27 AY:- 1. At most houses, there is just a US$200/month surcharge for couples or any situation in which two people are sharing a private room. There are some instances where they can not allow couples in a specific apartment in order to maintain a proper number of tenants in a given apartment. 2. Application fee: US$20 3. Utility Fee: US$164/month
You can pay in any electronic format.
For 25-26 AY & 26-27 AY:- You need to pay one month's rent to book your room
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need renter's insurance to live here?
Yes. All residents must have coverage that includes at least US$100,000 in liability protection. This is a lease requirement.
What if I already have renter’s insurance?
That works. Just make sure your policy includes at least US$100,000 in liability coverage and submit proof to the property.
What if I don’t have renter’s insurance?
What is the protection plan?
How much does the protection plan cost?
The plan costs US$15 per month.
