If you live in Flatbush, Midwood, or the parts of Kensington that fall within Brooklyn Community Board 14’s district, the month of May brings your community board’s full slate of public meetings — and an opportunity to weigh in on everything from local land use to city budget priorities before the summer recess begins.
Brooklyn Community Board 14 covers a stretch of central Brooklyn that includes some of the borough’s most densely populated and culturally rich neighborhoods. The board’s Full Board meeting takes place on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM, with all meetings open to the public and viewable live on the CB14 YouTube channel for those who can’t attend in person.
How CB14 Works for Your Neighborhood
Community Board 14 is one of 18 community boards in Brooklyn, and it serves as the primary advisory body to city government for the Flatbush, Midwood, and Kensington communities. When the city proposes new development, changes to street design, or shifts in local services, CB14 is the first official body to weigh in. While community boards are advisory — meaning the city isn’t legally bound by their recommendations — a strong, well-attended board carries real weight with elected officials and city agencies.
The board’s committees cover the full range of neighborhood life: land use and zoning, transportation, public safety, health and human services, housing, and more. Committee meetings typically happen throughout the month in advance of the full board vote, so residents who want to dig into specifics can engage at the committee level before issues reach the full board.
Getting Involved This Month
The CB14 office is located at 810 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230, and can be reached by phone at 718-859-6357 or by email at info@cb14brooklyn.com. The board publishes a full meeting calendar — including Zoom links and agendas — at cb14brooklyn.com, where you can also sign up for the CB14 newsletter to receive meeting reminders and announcements directly in your inbox.
All CB14 meetings are open to any member of the public. You do not need to be a homeowner, a registered voter, or even a full-time resident to attend. If you work in the district, visit regularly, or simply have a stake in what happens in Flatbush and Midwood, you’re welcome to show up, listen, and speak during public comment.
For those who want to participate remotely, most CB14 meetings include an online attendance option. Live meetings are also archived on the CB14 YouTube channel, so you can catch up on anything you miss.
Why May Meetings Matter
May is a pivotal month for community boards across New York City. As the fiscal year winds down and city agencies prepare their budgets for the next cycle, community boards are finalizing their Statements of District Needs — the official documents that tell the mayor’s office and city agencies what each neighborhood most requires. Attending a May meeting means you can still have your priorities included in that process before the board goes on summer hiatus in July and August.
Community boards also play a role in reviewing liquor license applications, sidewalk café permits, and street co-naming requests — the kinds of everyday decisions that shape the character of a neighborhood block by block. In a neighborhood as active as Flatbush or Midwood, those decisions come up regularly.
What You Need to Know
- Full Board meetings: Second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM
- CB14 office: 810 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230
- Phone: 718-859-6357 | Email: info@cb14brooklyn.com
- Full calendar and Zoom links: cb14brooklyn.com/may-2026-meetings
- Meetings are live-streamed and archived on the CB14 YouTube channel
- All meetings are open to the public — no registration required for in-person attendance
- Sign up for the CB14 newsletter to get meeting alerts sent directly to you
Brooklyn’s community boards are among the most active in the city — and CB14’s district, with its mix of longtime residents, immigrant communities, and growing interest from newer arrivals, has no shortage of issues to work through. If you’ve been curious about how local government actually works, a CB14 meeting is one of the best places to find out. You can also read about other community organizations making a difference in Brooklyn, like the groups featured in our coverage of the 2026 Spark Prize.
