Operator's Guide · BK14
Brooklyn Community Board 14
Flatbush, Midwood
Largely residential — minimal SLA volume
24-Month Activity
BK14 covers Flatbush and Midwood. Mostly handles Landmarks, cannabis OCM, and Dining Out NYC sidewalk cafés rather than full-liquor applications. Low volume across the dataset.
✓ What they like
Patterns that win approval at this board
Cannabis dispensary renewals
BK Exotic dispensary renewal approved. La Puerta Roja sidewalk café approved with DOT-measurement contingency.
✗ What they don't like
Patterns that get denied or stipulated
Cannabis applications without community engagement
Myrtle 2 cannabis dispensary denied. Ovi's Place sidewalk café denied.
Stipulation pattern
The working contract operators sign
Standard Brooklyn stipulations.
Tactical advice for operators
If you're applying here, do these things
- #1
Engage with the local block association before filing.
- #2
Cannabis applications need community engagement plan.
Who to know
Reach office at 718-859-6357.
Recent activity
Last 24 applications by meeting date
| Date | Venue | Address | Type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 | BK Exotic | 1056 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY | renewal | Approve |
| 2025-12-08 | Myrtle 2 | 1713 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY | other | Deny |
| 2025-09-08 | Ovi's Place | 2925 Avenue H, Brooklyn, NY | sidewalk_cafe | Deny |