Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
NYC's first landmarked historic district with stunning Promenade views of Manhattan, tree-lined streets, and some of Brooklyn's most prestigious addresses.
Violent Crime — Person Assaulted at Borough Hall Station @ 209 Joralemon St (Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os3YQi9oP1hvUSqiMkW] 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 = 5, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 252 Lot 37 [HPD:18874556] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 252 Lot 37 [HPD:18874555] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 252 Lot 37 [HPD:18874554] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 269 Lot 16 [HPD:18850506] May 4, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING HOOK AND EYE INSTALLED AT SOUTH DOOR LEADING TO FIRE STAIR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 238 Lot 35 [HPD:18849808] May 3, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISISNG AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 271 Lot 1 [HPD:18864524] May 2, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 1ST STACK FROM WEST AT NORTH AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2nd STORY @ Block 285 Lot 30 [HPD:18864507] May 2, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 2ND STACK FROM WEST AT NORTH AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY @ Block 285 Lot 30 [HPD:18864504] May 2, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY @ Block 258 Lot 17 [HPD:18849116] May 1, 2026
Brooklyn Heights currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 18 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Brooklyn Heights?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (17 incidents).
How does Brooklyn Heights compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Brooklyn Heights logged 18 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Brooklyn Heights?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (17), Violent Crime (1).
Is Brooklyn Heights getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.