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East Flatbush-Farragut features affordable housing and strong Caribbean community identity. Kings Highway retail and B/Q transit serve a growing residential population.
East Flatbush-Farragut features affordable housing and strong Caribbean community identity. Kings Highway retail and B/Q transit serve a growing residential population.
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East Flatbush's annual West Indian American Day Carnival on Labor Day draws over a million spectators, making it one of the largest parades in North America.
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Housing cost
$518 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromEast Flatbush-Farragut
- ToNear Bryant Park
Family scores
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Trade-offs
Stands out
- Affordability74/100
Lower costs than most
To weigh
- Schools21/100
Weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them
- Air & Child Health22/100
More air pollution, childhood lead or asthma ER visits than most
- Family-Friendly Vibe35/100
Fewer families with children 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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Analyze for My FamilySchools & early education
Schools9 schools
East Flatbush-Farragut offers a solid mix of public and private options. P.S. 198 Brooklyn and P.S. 109 anchor the zoned public elementary scene, while Great Oaks Academy adds a charter alternative. For private families, Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School and Ebenezer Prep School offer different paths. A handful of early childhood centers — including Glennwood Avenue Head Start — round out the options for the youngest learners. The bench is reasonably deep for a working-class Brooklyn pocket, though high school choices thin out beyond the neighborhood's borders.
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Parks & Playgrounds3 places
East Flatbush-Farragut keeps it simple on the green space front — you've got Nostrand Playground and Paerdegat Park, that's really the full roster. Neither is a destination park with acres of manicured lawns, but both serve the block well for what they are. The tree canopy along the side streets adds a little extra breathing room between the housing blocks, even if you're not looking at a major park experience here.
2 playgrounds within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Lincoln Terrace Park · ~47 min walk (1.8 mi)
Transportation42 stops
Transit here is a mixed bag — the 2 and 5 trains at Newkirk Av-Little Haiti give you a direct shot into Manhattan, but there's just the one subway stop for the whole neighborhood. The bus network along Avenue D, Glenwood Road, New York Avenue, and Utica Avenue fills in the gaps pretty well for getting around locally. Expect around 45 minutes to Midtown on a good day — that's the Brooklyn commute reality.
Restaurants21 places
East Flatbush-Farragut keeps it practical on the food front — there's a solid cluster of Caribbean spots along Utica Avenue and Avenue D if you're after jerk, roti, or rice and peas, and a few local diners and delis scattered around for quick bites. The fast-food presence is noticeable too, with a couple of Jollibee locations drawing crowds, plus your standard Papa John's, Subway, and Smashburger for when you need something quick. It won't wow anyone looking for a dinner destination, but the basics are covered and there's real variety within that lineup.
Groceries8 places
For the weekly shop, there's a Key Food on Nostrand and a couple of CTowns along Avenue D if you want chain reliability. Isaac Natural Food covers the organic angle, and there's a Pathmark on Albany if you're driving. Beyond that it's mostly small independents — a couple of pickle shops and ethnic grocers that serve the block. You'll likely need wheels for the bigger hauls, though the Nostrand corridor at least keeps the basics walkable.
Coffee Shops2 places
Coffee options in East Flatbush-Farragut are thin — there are just a couple of spots holding down the fort, but you're not going to find a deep bench of third-wave roasters or laptop-friendly hangouts here. The neighborhood leans more toward quick counter-service mornings than the lingering café scene. For a proper coffee run, most folks head a few blocks east toward Flatbush Avenue or catch the train to denser commercial strips.
Things to Do4 places
Foster Avenue anchors the local offerings with a recreation center and a dance studio, giving families a sports-and-movement option without venturing far. A nearby park adds another athletic outlet, and there's a creative play spot for younger kids. The lineup leans athletic, which works if your kids are into moving — but enrichment seekers will feel the gap.
Daycare & informal care5 places
East Flatbush-Farragut offers a solid mix of Pre-K sites and daycares, with Universal Pre-K dominating the landscape — about two-thirds of the options are DOE-run Pre-K programs attached to local elementary schools. The daycares tend to be smaller, independent operations scattered through the residential blocks. You'll find the densest cluster around Glenwood Road and the Farragut corridor, which helps with drop-off logistics if you're navigating morning routines. The Pre-K programs at P.S. 109, P.S. 198, and P.S. 208 offer built-in transition paths into kindergarten, a practical bonus for families planning ahead.
Family Resources3 places
The family resource scene here is modest but grounded. Clarendon Library on Nostrand gives the area a real public anchor — solid for story time and homework help. For outdoor time, you've got Chiarantano Playground on Farragut Road and Nostrand Playground over on Foster, both solid spots for letting kids burn off energy. It's a lean lineup compared to some Brooklyn blocks, but what exists is well-used and well-loved by locals.
Healthcare6 places
Healthcare in East Flatbush-Farragut leans on three hospital anchors — Be Well Primary Health Care Center on Farragut Road shares a building with Goldstep Ambulatory Surgery Center, and Utica Avenue Dialysis Clinic handles kidney care nearby. That's a solid base for general inpatient and specialty needs. Pediatric options are thin with just one practice in the area, and dental care runs similarly lean — a couple of private practices but no big chains. The real gap is urgent care, which is essentially absent here, so families managing after-hours emergencies will be traveling to neighboring blocks. What exists is workable, but the density is modest.
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Best schools in East Flatbush-Farragut
Schools in East Flatbush-Farragut
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Early education in East Flatbush-Farragut
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- B'ABOVE E49TH STREET
- Be Above #27
- EBENEZER PREP SCHOOL
- Glennwood Avenue Head Start
- Great Oaks Academy
- GREAT OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Initial Steps Child Development Center
- Initial Steps Child Development Inc.
- P.S. 109
- P.S. 198 Brooklyn
- P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling
- Phyl's Academy
- PHYL'S ACADEMY PREP SCHOOL
- THE JOAN SNOW PRE-K CENTER AT 3610 GLENWOOD ROAD
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is East Flatbush-Farragut a good neighborhood for families?
- East Flatbush-Farragut scores 38/100 for families on Motley — toward the lower end 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-Farragut for families?
- For families, East Flatbush-Farragut stands out for lower costs than most. What to weigh: weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them; more air pollution, childhood lead or asthma ER visits than most; and fewer families with children 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-Farragut safe?
- East Flatbush-Farragut scores 38/100 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-Farragut?
- East Flatbush-Farragut has 9 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 21/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from East Flatbush-Farragut?
- Middle school: families in East Flatbush-Farragut apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 22's 23 middle school programs admit by method: 10 unscreened, 5 charter lottery, 5 screened and 3 zoned. District 18's 19 middle school programs admit by method: 7 unscreened, 6 screened, 5 charter lottery and 1 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-Farragut affordable?
- East Flatbush-Farragut scores 74/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is East Flatbush-Farragut in?
- East Flatbush-Farragut is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
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