What is the difference between Flatbush and East Flatbush?

Flatbush and East Flatbush are neighboring central-Brooklyn areas that share a strong Caribbean cultural presence but differ somewhat. Flatbush is larger and more varied, containing the historic Victorian enclaves, blocks near Prospect Park, and busy commercial corridors, and it has seen more gentrification. East Flatbush, to the east, is more uniformly residential and working-class, with rowhouses and apartment buildings and a predominantly Caribbean community, and it generally offers even more affordable prices. Buyers weigh Flatbush's variety and park proximity against East Flatbush's value and community.