CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement of
Kimco Realty Corporation on Form S-3, of our report dated January 26, 1999 on
our audit of the Combined Historical Summary of Revenues 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.

                                                      PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York
January 28, 1999


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