CONSENT OF COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.

Published on July 11, 1996




CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on
Form S-3 (File No. 333-4833) of our report dated March 1, 1996 on our audits of
the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of Kimco
Realty Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and for
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995. We also consent
to the reference to our Firm under the caption "Experts."



/s/ Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.


New York, New York
July 10, 1996