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Flatbush

Flatbush

$692,975 Average Value
$689 Average Price per Sq Ft
64 Homes For Sale

Flatbush offers historic homes, several parks and cultural diversity

At the heart of Brooklyn, Flatbush is a vibrant cultural hub and historic community with easy access to retail and recreation. “Flatbush was an original Dutch town, so you’ll see a bunch of Victorian architecture, tree-lined streets, pre-war co-ops and really grand detached homes in areas like Victorian Flatbush, Ditmas Park and Beverly Square,” says Lisa James, a real estate agent with The Morris Team at The Corcoran Group who was born and raised in Flatbush. More than 100,000 people live in the neighborhood, many of them in Victorian homes, 20th-century bungalows and apartments and 2000s-built townhouses. “What they’re primarily looking for is the ability to feel like they’re in the suburbs while still being in an urban neighborhood,” James says. Historically an enclave of Caribbean cultures, Flatbush’s growing diversity is evidenced in its mixture of West Indian, Latin American and Asian restaurants, as well as events like the West Indian Day Parade. “Because of what I deem to be the diversity of the neighborhood, there’s a lot of different types of cuisines as well,” James says. “Interestingly enough, it’s also a little, pseudo-college town because of Brooklyn College near Flatbush Junction.”

Many single family homes in Flatbush-Ditmas Park have manicured lawns and detached garages.
Many single family homes in Flatbush-Ditmas Park have manicured lawns and detached garages.
Paved walking paths lined with trees and shaded benches can be found across Prospect Park.
Paved walking paths lined with trees and shaded benches can be found across Prospect Park.
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Prospect Park and smaller playgrounds surround Flatbush with greenery

Small green spaces like the Nostrand Playground and Midwood Playground put basketball and handball courts and playgrounds at the heart of Flatbush. “I think one of the things that makes the area of Flatbush stand out is what I deem to be the amount of green space that is close and available in the Prospect Park area,” James says. At Flatbush’s northwest corner, the 526-acre Prospect Park offers scenic walking trails, a zoo, paddle-boating and more. The park’s Parade Ground section, two blocks from Flatbush, lets visitors play baseball where the legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax once trained, and it also includes a playground, a tennis center and soccer fields. Flatbush Avenue has plenty of indoor entertainment options, including Kings Theatre, built in 1929 and renovated as an events venue in 2015.

Nostrand Playground, East Flatbush, includes a Playground, a floral-themed sprinkler garden.
Nostrand Playground, East Flatbush, includes a Playground, a floral-themed sprinkler garden.
Soap bubbles were happening for the toddlers at the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn in South Slope.
Soap bubbles were happening for the toddlers at the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn in South Slope.
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Victorian suburbs meet busy city streets along Flatbush Avenue

Flatbush is split between a more suburban south and an urbanized north and middle. The southern “Victorian Flatbush” section of the neighborhood is full of historic homes built in the late 19th century. These residences feature tree-shaded front lawns, lush foliage and grassy medians called the Flatbush Malls. “It’s one of New York’s largest collections of free-standing wood-framed homes,” James says. Many Victorian properties have been converted into multi-family homes. Those with fewer than four bedrooms go for $750,000 to $880,000, while those with five or more sell for $740,000 to $1,530,000. “If you’re looking to be in Brooklyn long-term and you can qualify for a multi-family, that’s really a great investment considering the average rental prices in New York City nowadays,” James says. The rest of Flatbush is more tightly packed, with terraced Victorian homes sitting along sidewalks and rarely featuring front gardens. Condos sell for $410,000 to $790,000, co-ops for $310,000 to $770,000 and townhouses for $1,150,000 to $2,350,000.

Classic Victorian homes can be found throughout the quiet streets of Flatbush.
Classic Victorian homes can be found throughout the quiet streets of Flatbush.
Nine-bedroom attached brick condos from 1920 can be found for around $1 million in Flatbush.
Nine-bedroom attached brick condos from 1920 can be found for around $1 million in Flatbush.
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Diverse eateries offer Caribbean, Middle Eastern and many more flavors

Flatbush Avenue, which follows the course of an old Lenape trail, runs from Marine Park to the Manhattan Bridge and forms Flatbush’s main retail thoroughfare. The Golden Blue Bar & Restaurant specializes in Haitian food, while Island Express offers Indo-Caribbean dishes like roti wraps and jerk chicken. Ayat, a Palestinian restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide, merges Levantine and Brooklynite tastes through dishes like “pizzawarma,” a pizza covered in shawarma ingredients. Soul food, Uzbek, Pakistani and Italian restaurants add to Flatbush’s culinary diversity. Grocery options include Triangle Junction’s Aldi and Target, CTown and the Church Fruit Farm open-air produce market.

Jerk chicken is a local treat thanks to the large Jamaican population in East Flatbush.
Jerk chicken is a local treat thanks to the large Jamaican population in East Flatbush.
Flatbush has Caribbean restaurants from many nations.
Flatbush has Caribbean restaurants from many nations.
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Flatbush students can choose from several highly rated high schools

Students in central and southern Flatbush can attend New York City Geographic School District No. 22, which receives an A from Niche, while students from northern Flatbush can attend the B-minus-rated Geographic School District No. 17. Citywide school choice means that learners may opt to attend nearby high schools like Brooklyn College Academy and Brooklyn Prospect High School, which receive A-minuses, or the A-rated Midwood High School. Brooklyn College Academy has Brooklyn’s second highest graduation rate. Nearly two-thirds of Brooklyn Prospect High School students participate in the school’s International Baccalaureate program. Midwood High School has a longstanding partnership with Brooklyn College, itself located in Flatbush and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as being among the top 15 schools in the Northeast for social mobility and graduation rates in 2025.

Brooklyn College is on the northern border of Flatbush.
Brooklyn College is on the northern border of Flatbush.
Courses in Reading, Writing, and Literature are available at Midwood High School.
Courses in Reading, Writing, and Literature are available at Midwood High School.
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Four Subway lines connect Flatbush to Manhattan and beyond

Flatbush is full of New York City Subway stations that carry the Bronx-bound 2 and 5 lines and the B and Q lines between Coney Island and the Upper East Side. Midtown Manhattan is an approximately 50-minute commute away via the Q line or by car. Flatbush is also close to major hospitals, including the NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital three miles away, Mount Sinai Brooklyn two and a half miles away and the University Hospital at Downstate two miles away.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John F Kennedy International

22 min drive

Subway

Church Avenue (2,5 Line)

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Beverly Road (2,5 Line)

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Newkirk Avenue (2,5 Line)

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Brooklyn College-Flatbush Avenue

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Nostrand Av & Snyder Av

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Rogers Av & Foster Av

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Nostrand Av & Glenwood Rd

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Bedford Av & Clarendon Rd

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Rogers Av & Clarendon Rd

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Flatbush Av & Clarendon Rd

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Flatbush Av & Caton Av

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Flatbush US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,266
Number of Homes for Sale
64
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
10.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,745
Below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,951
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
951
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
704
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
523
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,960

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Mar 22
    11am - 12pm

    685 E 22nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11210

    $2,195,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 3,860 Sq Ft
    • 685 E 22nd St

    Perfectly situated on a lovely, green 50 x 100 corner property, this extraordinary 3,860 Square Foot, 6 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Victorian house with a Two Car Garage feels like a luxurious, private compound!Built at the turn of the century with only a few owners to date, 685 East 22nd Street has a wealth of remarkably preserved original detail combined with the most beautiful design and renovation

    Laura Rozos Compass

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  • Saturday, Mar 21
    11am - 12pm

    3215 Avenue H Unit 7G, Brooklyn, NY 11210

    $369,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 3215 Avenue H
    • Unit 7G

    Tremendous one-bedroom apartment with north-facing view of Manhattan. This co-op features a balcony where you can enjoy your drink of choice while observing the Freedom Tower, the Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building. Located at The Norma, a full-service building a block and a half away from Brooklyn College and the Flatbush Junction entrance at Nostrand and Avenue H. The co-op is

    Hakim Edwards Corcoran Group

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  • Saturday, Mar 21
    1 - 3pm

    2835 Bedford Ave Unit 4D, Brooklyn, NY 11210

    $325,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 800 Sq Ft
    • 2835 Bedford Ave
    • Unit 4D

    Welcome to this spacious elevator co-op in the heart of Midwood, Brooklyn, located in a classic Flatbush prewar building. This bright 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence features an inviting foyer with built-in bookcase, original hardwood floors, and an oversized living room with space for both seating and dining. The windowed kitchen and bathroom offer excellent natural light. HOA includes heat,

    Jinchen Chen Momentum Real Estate LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
90,820
Median Age
39
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$64,928
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$83,574

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87%
College Graduates
31%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Moderately friendly

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Exceptionally friendly

Walk Score®

100 / 100

Exceptionally friendly

Transit Score®

100 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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