Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Small brownstone neighborhood with Atlantic Avenue's antique row, Smith Street restaurants, and a strong sense of local identity.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
45
Trend
Down 72% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
499

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Boerum Hill share
0.4%

Recent Incidents in Boerum Hill

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 17A, 17th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 148 Lot 1 [HPD:19357696] Nov 6, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL AIR VENT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 146 Lot 7501 [HPD:19357831] Nov 6, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4L, 41st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 403 Lot 30 [HPD:19358418] Nov 6, 2026
  4. 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4L, 41st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 403 Lot 30 [HPD:19358415] Nov 6, 2026
  5. 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 HINGES AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 403 Lot 30 [HPD:19358414] Nov 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT THROUGHOUT CELLAR AT CELLAR @ Block 407 Lot 35 [HPD:19353362] Nov 4, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT THROUGHOUT BACK YARD @ Block 407 Lot 35 [HPD:19353361] Nov 4, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT THROUGHOUT FRONT YARD @ Block 407 Lot 35 [HPD:19353360] Nov 4, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGREES AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 187 Lot 5 [HPD:19349614] Nov 3, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD STORAGE AT PUBLIC HALL, 19th STORY @ Block 165 Lot 7501 [HPD:19347079] Nov 2, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boerum Hill, Brooklyn safe?

Boerum Hill currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 45 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Boerum Hill?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (496 incidents).

How does Boerum Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Boerum Hill logged 45 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Boerum Hill?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (44), homeless (1).

Is Boerum Hill getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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