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History of Kensington
A residential area development named after a western borough of London, Kensington is a small community that lies within Borough Park along Ocean Parkway from Caton Avenue to Avenue H. It was once part of the town of Flatbush. It developed in 1885, after the completion of Ocean Parkway. Small apartment buildings dominant the area, most built in the 1920s.
Served by Community District 12 Zip Code: 11218
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