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East Flatbush-Erasmus features diverse Caribbean communities, affordable housing, and strong community character. Kings County Hospital and SUNY Downstate anchor the area.
East Flatbush-Erasmus features diverse Caribbean communities, affordable housing, and strong community character. Kings County Hospital and SUNY Downstate anchor the area.
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Kings County Hospital in East Flatbush, founded in 1831, is one of the oldest public hospitals in the United States.
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Housing cost
$518 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromEast Flatbush-Erasmus
- ToNear Bryant Park
Family scores
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Stands out
- Family-Friendly Vibe69/100
Many families with children, with homes and schools close by
- Transit62/100
Quick weekday-morning transit to the city's main job centers
To weigh
- Safety13/100
More reported crimes, traffic injuries or serious housing violations per resident
- Air & Child Health21/100
More air pollution, childhood lead or asthma ER visits than most
Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods.
What these scores don't measure: how a block feels on foot, what's changing on it, and whether a particular school suits your child. Walk it at school drop-off time, and check the zoned school for the exact address before you sign a lease.
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Schools14 schools
East Flatbush-Erasmus runs deep on public schools — the neighborhood feeds into P.S. 181 Brooklyn, P.S. 399 Stanley Eugene Clark, and several charter operators like Flatbush Ascend Charter School and Success Academy. The Erasmus campus at 911 Flatbush anchors a cluster of specialized high schools, with just one private option at New Generation Elementary. Daycare coverage is decent along Church Avenue. Private school seekers will need to cast a wider net beyond the neighborhood.
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Transportation47 stops
The 2 and 5 trains at Beverly Rd and Church Av anchor solid subway access here, both running express to Manhattan — a real asset for commuters. Bus coverage is dense along the main arteries: Church Av, New York Av, Nostrand Av, Flatbush Av and Rogers Av all see frequent service. That said, getting anywhere north-south across the neighborhood can feel slow without a car, and crosstown options are thin. For day-to-day local trips, the bus network does the heavy lifting.
Restaurants65 places
East Flatbush-Erasmus serves up a deep bench of Caribbean flavors — multiple jerk centers, bakeries, and family-run restaurants line Nostrand Avenue and Church Ave, giving the area a distinct culinary identity. Bakeries here are exceptional, turning out fresh breads and pastries that locals swear by. A couple of fast food chains (there's an IHOP and a few burger joints) cover the familiar convenience angle, and Chinese takeout spots fill in the gaps. It's not a destination for upscale dining, but the neighborhood eats well on its own terms.
Groceries14 places
The grocery scene here punches above its weight for a neighborhood this size — you've got a solid mix of chain supermarkets and independent options along Church Ave and Nostrand Ave. Food Bazaar, C-Town, and Associated Supermarkets give you the big-box shopping feel for the weekly haul, while spots like Ambrosia Health Foods and Gourmet Garden Market cover the more specialty and organic gaps. It's very walkable if you're sticking to the main commercial strips, though hauling a full cart home still benefits from wheels.
Coffee Shops13 places
East Flatbush-Erasmus offers a workable selection for daily coffee runs, anchored by a couple of Dunkin' locations along Clarkson and Nostrand. The rest is a mix of straightforward counter-service spots and casual cafes — nothing that would draw a specialty-coffee pilgrim, but enough to hit the mark for a quick cup. It's the kind of scene that prioritizes convenience over curation, which honestly suits the neighborhood's no-nonsense feel.
Things to Do6 places
The scene here leans heavily into dance and enrichment — there are a couple of studios offering Latin and general dance instruction, plus youth services and a college prep academy that double as community anchors. Martial arts and a public tennis court round things out, giving families a modest but varied mix of options. It's not a dense activity hub, but what's here leans toward structured, skill-building programming rather than drop-in play spaces.
Daycare & informal care13 places
East Flatbush-Erasmus offers a solid mix of daycares and Pre-K options — about two dozen choices spread across the neighborhood, roughly split between private centers and publicly-funded Pre-K sites. The Pre-K presence is notable, with several DOE-affiliated locations including P.S. 181 and P.S. 6, giving families real options beyond private daycare. Morning drop-off along Church Avenue and Lenox Road can get busy, but there's generally a spot to be found. The bench is deep enough that most families can land something that works.
Family Resources2 places
Family resources in this stretch of East Flatbush lean light — you've got the Harvest Home Kings County Hospital Farmers Market on Clarkson Avenue, a solid weekend option for fresh produce, but beyond that, the public anchor scene is thin. No dedicated libraries or community centers sit directly within this immediate segment, which means families often look a few blocks east or toward adjacent neighborhoods for structured programming and civic gathering spaces.
Healthcare24 places
East Flatbush-Erasmus has real hospital anchors anchoring the neighborhood — University Hospital of Brooklyn, NYU Langone's Flatbush Family Health Center, and LaSante Health Center all have real presence on the ground. The pediatrician bench is surprisingly deep, with multiple practices tied to these institutions and a few independents scattered along Church and Nostrand. Urgent care is thin — there's essentially one option on Church Avenue. Dental is modest but functional, a handful of private practices and a chain or two covering the basics.
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Best schools in East Flatbush-Erasmus
Schools in East Flatbush-Erasmus
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- Academy for College Preparation and Career Exploration: A College Board School
- Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
- ALC - M.S. 246
- Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
- Flatbush Ascend Charter School
- High School for Service & Learning at Erasmus
- High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus
- M.S. 246 Walt Whitman
- NEW GENERATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Norma Adams Clemons Academy
- P.S. 181 Brooklyn
- P.S. 399 Stanley Eugene Clark
- Science, Technology and Research Early College High School at Erasmus
- Success Academy Charter School - Flatbush
Early education in East Flatbush-Erasmus
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- Candy Kid's Day Care Center
- CANDY KIDZ DAY CARE, LLC
- Children's Center At Suny Brooklyn
- Friends of Crown Heights 2803 Newkirk Educational Center
- Joan Watkis Corp D/B/A Pre-School Minds DCC
- JOAN WATKIS CORPORATION
- Lil Rockerz Daycare LLC
- NEW GENERATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- New Generation Learning Center, Inc.
- Norma Adams Clemons Academy
- P.S. 181 Brooklyn
- P.S. 6 NORMA ADAMS CLEMONS ACADEMY
- Roger Day Care, Inc.
- ROGERS DAYCARE
- THE CHILDREN'S CENTER AT SUNY BROOKLYN, INC.
- The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers, Inc.
- THE REGGIO EMILIA MONTESSORI CENTER
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is East Flatbush-Erasmus a good neighborhood for families?
- East Flatbush-Erasmus scores 43/100 for families on Motley — near the middle of the pack citywide. The Family Fit score blends six parts: how many families live there, schools, affordability, weekday-morning transit time to job centers, safety, and air quality and child health.
- What are the pros and cons of East Flatbush-Erasmus for families?
- For families, East Flatbush-Erasmus stands out for many families with children, with homes and schools close by, and quick weekday-morning transit to the city's main job centers. What to weigh: more reported crimes, traffic injuries or serious housing violations per resident, and more air pollution, childhood lead or asthma ER visits than most. Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods. They don't measure how a block feels on foot or whether a particular school suits your child, so walk it before you decide.
- Is East Flatbush-Erasmus safe?
- East Flatbush-Erasmus scores 13/100 on safety — toward the lower end citywide. We build the score from NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.
- How are the schools in East Flatbush-Erasmus?
- East Flatbush-Erasmus has 14 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 49/100 for schools — near the middle of the pack citywide.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from East Flatbush-Erasmus?
- Middle school: families in East Flatbush-Erasmus apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 17's 28 middle school programs admit by method: 10 screened, 9 unscreened, 6 charter lottery and 3 zoned. District 22's 23 middle school programs admit by method: 10 unscreened, 5 charter lottery, 5 screened and 3 zoned. High school: one citywide application in 8th grade lets a family rank programs anywhere in the city, and the eight specialized high schools admit on the SHSAT alone.
- Is East Flatbush-Erasmus affordable?
- East Flatbush-Erasmus scores 41/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is East Flatbush-Erasmus in?
- East Flatbush-Erasmus is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
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