Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Historic neighborhood with the largest collection of Victorian and brownstone architecture in NYC. Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue are the commercial hubs.
Robbery — Person Robbed @ 590 Gates Ave (Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsIpfbp5MvUS7Gf3tHE] May 10, 2026
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Chronic @ 566 NOSTRAND AVENUE [311:68934654] May 10, 2026
Violent Crime — Person Assaulted @ Kingston-Throop Avs Station (C) (Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsCLHpcXn-UD1LUgboL] May 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1605 Lot 42 [HPD:18877906] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILES AT FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1605 Lot 42 [HPD:18877905] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 4, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1605 Lot 42 [HPD:18877902] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1605 Lot 42 [HPD:18877901] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GROUT AT ALL CERAMIC WALLS TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1805 Lot 27 [HPD:18874602] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT COOKING STOVE RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1826 Lot 15 [HPD:18875873] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW AT SOUTH IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1826 Lot 15 [HPD:18875872] May 6, 2026
Bed-Stuy currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 118 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Bed-Stuy?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (115 incidents).
How does Bed-Stuy compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Bed-Stuy logged 118 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Bed-Stuy?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (114), homeless (1), police_misconduct (1).
Is Bed-Stuy getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.