Flatbush is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The neighborhood consists of several subsections in central Brooklyn and is generally bounded by Prospect Park to the north, East …

Being out and about—in the park or on the block—is a way of life in Flatbush. Those who favor eclecticism and neighborly warmth will fit right in. Locals discuss politics and sports on front porches, …

By the 1980s, Flatbush had emerged as the symbolic and geographic heart of Caribbean Brooklyn. Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue became bustling commercial strips filled with patty shops, …

Baseball buffs remember Flatbush as the original home of the Dodgers. For some Americans, it brings to mind a catchy TV jingle. And since the 1990s, people with a Caribbean background have known …

In our NYC Local Legends video series, notable New Yorkers share their perspectives on some of the five boroughs’ most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods. In this episode, Brooklyn native Angela …

Nov 10, 2025 · Flatbush is a lively neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, with a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, Flatbush is characterized by its diverse …

Sep 25, 2024 · Rooted along Flatbush, Nostrand, Church and Utica Avenues and south and east of Brooklyn’s leafy Prospect Park, Flatbush is home to the largest and most diverse Caribbean …

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May 18, 2025 · Flatbush is in Kings County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Flatbush offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Flatbush there …

What was once highly desirable became so again, but in a new form. Flatbush residents responded to the challenges of change after the mid-1950s by revitalizing old neighborhood institutions and …