CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement of Kimco Realty Corporation on Form S-3 (File No. 333-37285), of our report dated May 20, 1998 on our audit of the Combined Historical Summary of Revenue and Certain Operating Expenses of Certain Acquired Properties as of December 31, 1997, which report is included in this Current Report on Form 8-K. COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P. New York, New York May 22, 1998 18