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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 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Flatbush, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $551,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Embrace the Art-Deco charm in this 902SF, South-facing corner 1BR residence. A large entry foyer provides space for any and all accoutrements, and can easily double as office space. The galley kitchen is spacious, and could easily be opened to the living space (see alternate floor plan), while the adjacent living room is large enough for seating and a dining area. Off the foyer, a hallway with
Welcome to 2543 Bedford Avenue, a well-maintained legal 2-family home located on a tree-lined block in Brooklyn. This property offers approximately 3,600 square feet of interior space and is configured as a 3 over 3 over walk-in. The home features three 3-bedroom units, each with 2 full bathrooms. Units include living and dining areas, natural light, and high ceilings (over 10 feet). The walk-in
Located in The Gentry, gated co-op community at the crossroads of Prospect Lefferts Gardens and Flatbush, Unit 6K offers a rare blend of expansive space and modern versatility. The residence is defined by its massive, flexible floor plan that easily accommodates a separate home office or a guest wing without sacrificing the openness of the main living area. Recently renovated from top
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 the Second Erasmus Place Condos... a beautiful condo development in the heart of the Flatbush/Lefferts Garden neighborhood! This solid brick condo was built in 1990 and has so much to offer! Unit #1A is on the first floor and is approximately 1000 sqft, featuring an “L” shaped living room and dining room, updated kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a modern ceramic tile bath, hardwood floors, in-unit
EAST FLATBUSH 4-FAMILY GEM! Incredible 3,120 sq. ft. multi-family brick townhouse located just two blocks from the 2 & 5 trains at Newkirk Avenue. This high-yield asset features a prime unit mix of one (1) massive 3-bedroom apartment and three (3) spacious 2-bedroom apartments, all with functional layouts and excellent natural light. Solid brick construction with a full-height basement offering
Beautiful 3 Family Victorian Style home in the heart of Flatbush/Midwood area. This 2BR/3BR/2BR with a fully finished basement and over 3,000 square feet of living space is on a 4100 square foot lot; you have the option to expand or develop this R6 Zoned property. The fully fenced property provides lots of privacy to its private driveway that can accommodate up to 4 cars plus the 2-car garage.
Located in a well-maintained building, Unit 2D offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. 1st Let's talk LOCATION! 30 Minutes to Manhattan (2,5 Train are steps away)15 Minute walk to Prospect Park8 Minute walk to Target8 Minute walk to the iconic Kings Theater& more!!! This is IDEAL living! A variety of cuisines, banking, transportation while still having the peace of mind and
A Quiet Sanctuary at an Incredible Value Discover one of Brooklyn's most best kept secrets in the vibrant and historic Prospect Lefferts Gardens. This oversized 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath co-op offers a rare combination of massive interior scale and pin-drop quiet living, all at an incredible value. Perched on the 6th floor of a 7-story elevator building, this home provides ample natural
Agents welcome. We co-broke. 2% to a buyer's agent. Apartment Essentials Address: 425 East 26th Street, apt. 3H Sponsor sale, no board approval. Price: $349,000 There is a preferred lender to purchase the cooperative. Buyer to pay transfer taxes of 1.4% and sponsor's legal fees of approximately $3,000. Bedroom: 1 Bathroom: 1 Maintenance/Carrying Costs: $848.54/per month Approximate Square
Agents welcome. We co-broke. 2% to a buyer's agent. Apartment Essentials Address: 425 East 26th Street, apt. 6N, Brooklyn, New York 11226 Sponsor sale, no board approval Price: $295,000 There is a preferred lender to purchase the cooperative. Buyer to pay transfer taxes of 1.4% and sponsor's legal fees of approximately $3,000. Bedroom: 1 (Can be easily converted to a Junior 4) Bathroom: 1
Welcome to 2561 Bedford Avenue, an exceptional opportunity to acquire a newly constructed eight-unit luxury multifamily building, featuring 100% free-market residences and notably low property taxes-a rare combination in today's Brooklyn investment landscape. Already fully rented and grossing 250k / year in rent. Designed with both modern living and long-term asset performance in mind,
Located just two blocks to Prospect Park and the Q express train, this top floor one bedroom showcases oversized corner windows, amazing light and beautiful city views. 1 Lenox, a brand new development. Amenities include a 1000 sq ft co-working space, secure package room, fitness room, common courtyard and roof deck with Verizon FiOS wifi, pet wash station, individual storage lockers in
Located just two blocks to Prospect Park and the Q express train, this winged two bed two bath features a 363 sq foot private roof deck Amenities at 1 Lenox include a 1000 sq ft co-working space, secure package room, fitness room, common courtyard and roofdeck (with Fios wifi), individual storage lockers in the basement, bike storage, and more. Food and drink options nearby are
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,
Bedford Square Apartments | Luxury Rentals in Brooklyn, NYWelcome to Bedford Square Apartments in Brooklyn, NY, a premier luxury rental community offering modern studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments near Prospect Park. Located in one of Brooklyn’s most convenient and growing neighborhoods, Bedford Square combines upscale finishes with resort-style amenities designed for
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The Clark is a new rental development in the vibrant Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn. With proximity to Prospect Park, long serving and locally owned neighborhood businesses, and many transit options, including the 2 and 5 trains steps from the building, The Clark is at the center of all Brooklyn has to offer.The Clark apartments (including over-sized studio, 1, 2 & 3
Welcome to 161 Lenox, where modern sophistication meets the historic charm of Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Unit 512 offers an elevated residential experience, positioned just blocks away from the iconic Prospect Park. This carefully curated sanctuary is designed for those who seek the vibrant energy of Brooklyn paired with the serene deep breath of nearby green space. The layout of Unit
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Renovated, South Facing, Spacious, One Bedroom apartment at The Gentry! The apartment- Walk into the apartment and immediately your drawn to the south facing windows, with a treetop views. Brand new hardwood floors and recessed lighting through out the apartment, with heated tiles in the bathroom and kitchen. The kitchen has marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and storage galore! The
Room for rent: The Newkirk HouseThe Newkirk House is designed to feel open and airy, with light colors and large windows to let in plenty of sun. Additionally, select bedrooms have access to a large private terrace, a perfect spot for morning coffee or an evening cup of tea.The locationThis coliving space is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Brooklyn
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Room for rent: The Newkirk HouseThe Newkirk House is designed to feel open and airy, with light colors and large windows to let in plenty of sun. Additionally, select bedrooms have access to a large private terrace, a perfect spot for morning coffee or an evening cup of tea.The locationThis coliving space is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Brooklyn
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