Crown Heights (North) vs East Flatbush-Erasmus
Crown Heights (North) (Brooklyn) and East Flatbush-Erasmus (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Crown Heights (North) scores higher on Families and Schools; East Flatbush-Erasmus leads on Affordability and Activities. Overall they're 87% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Crown Heights (North) | East Flatbush-Erasmus |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 53/100 (leads) | 43/100 |
| Families | 87/100 (leads) | 69/100 |
| Affordability | 27/100 | 41/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 64/100 (leads) | 49/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 50/100 | 52/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 77/100 (leads) | 62/100 |
| Safety | 24/100 (leads) | 13/100 |
| Health | 35/100 (leads) | 21/100 |
| Activities | 63/100 | 71/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Crown Heights (North) | East Flatbush-Erasmus |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 45–46 min (leads) | 50–51 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 29–31 min (leads) | 36–37 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 50–52 min (leads) | 56–57 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 43–45 min (leads) | 46–48 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 58–60 min (leads) | 61–63 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 24–26 min (leads) | 30–31 min |
| To Long Island City | 46–47 min (leads) | 52–54 min |
| To Jamaica | 45–48 min (leads) | 60–64 min |
| To Flushing | 70–72 min (leads) | 80–82 min |
| To Fordham | 72–77 min (leads) | 76–79 min |
Typical transit and walking time, leaving between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. on a weekday, from each neighborhood's population center; the shorter trip leads. From MTA, NYC DOT and NYC Ferry schedules, so no delays or crowding. Streets © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Crown Heights (North) or East Flatbush-Erasmus better for families?
- Crown Heights (North) and East Flatbush-Erasmus each suit different families. Crown Heights (North) leads on Families, Schools, and Transit, while East Flatbush-Erasmus leads on Affordability, Activities, and Neighborhood Character. What's "better" depends on what you prioritize — safety, schools, affordability, or transit. Our neighborhood search can rank them by your own weights.
- How do Crown Heights (North) and East Flatbush-Erasmus compare on safety and schools?
- Crown Heights (North): 24/100 safety, 64/100 schools. East Flatbush-Erasmus: 13/100 safety, 49/100 schools.
- Are Crown Heights (North) and East Flatbush-Erasmus similar neighborhoods?
- They're 87% similar across the nine signals we score. Crown Heights (North) stands out on Families, Schools, and Transit.
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