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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Flatbush Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Flatbush, Brooklyn sell after 93 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Flatbush, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $501,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Industrial edge meets modern Brooklyn living in this bright, sleek 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Flatbush. The space is designed to feel open and airy, with great light, smart layout choices, and materials that stand out. Think exposed concrete ceilings, wide-plank Canadian oak floors, and oversized black-framed windows that give the whole place a sharp, architectural feel. Each room has its own
Beautiful cozy Studio Coop Apartment at Prime Flatbush Junction Location, Close to Brooklyn College, Buses# B6, B41, Trains #2 & 5 to and from Manhattan, Kings Plaza Shopping, Golf Course, Great Casual Restaurants, Laundry in building, Garage Parking (waiting List), Elevator Building, One (1) Full Bath, Kitchen, Backyard space accessible by request
Positioned on the border of Midwood and Flatbush, Residence 11M offers the ideal balance of space, light, and convenience in a full-service Brooklyn building just off Flatbush Avenue. This exceptional two-bedroom, corner residence is perched on the 11th floor, showcasing unobstructed panoramic views stretching from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Eastern exposures and oversized windows flood the
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Originally built in 1910, this barrel front prewar four family is ideal for an end user in search of additional rental income or investors alike. The owner's duplex (delivered vacant) features a three bedroom duplex with a full height, fully finished basement with access to a private yard. The rental apartments above include a 1 and 2 bedroom while the top level features a full floor, four
Welcome to 1060 Rogers Avenue, a truly unique opportunity to own an incredibly well kept building nestled in the dynamic neighborhood of East Flatbush in Brooklyn. This 6-Unit rent stabilized building spans a remarkable 4,800 square feet and is comprised of 1 and 2 bedroom units offering a total of 15 rooms, including 9 bedrooms and 9 baths. When residents step inside, they'll be greeted by a
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OH, BY APPT ONLY. Welcome to Penthouse 7A at The Avanti, a bright, top-floor condo offering a spacious, split layout with penthouse comfort and exceptional value in the heart of vibrant Flatbush, Brooklyn. Thoughtfully designed, this true 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom floor-through unit features an open-concept layout, maximizing light and livability. Natural light floods the residence from
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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
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Spacious 3-bedroom (4-bed flex) offering approximately 1,133 sq ft. Features high ceilings, windows in every room, and three forms of egress. Large kitchen with new appliances and ample storage. Bathroom includes new vanity and toilet; tub to be reglazed. Access to shared patio and backyard (use permitted; tenant to clean after use). Conveniently located a short walk to Brooklyn College,
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