Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
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Violent Crime — Two Women Fighting @ High Street Station (Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzT7Jo5GZlqCsqUPYep] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND A BICYCLE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 247 Lot 18 [HPD:19132057] Aug 6, 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 SET AT HOPPER DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 258 Lot 17 [HPD:19132052] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT HOPPER DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 258 Lot 17 [HPD:19132053] Aug 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 7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 258 Lot 17 [HPD:19125689] Aug 5, 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 7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 258 Lot 17 [HPD:19125687] Aug 5, 2026
Robbery — Bank Robbery @ 177 Montague St [CZ:-Oz2H3AbUGDCrn0GWVmA] Aug 2, 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 BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR IS BINDING WITH DOOR FRAME , 1st STORY @ Block 259 Lot 21 [HPD:19109899] Aug 2, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 129, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 258 Lot 17 [HPD:19121465] Aug 1, 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT E123, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 258 Lot 17 [HPD:19121485] Aug 1, 2026
Brooklyn Heights currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 106 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (152 incidents).
How does Brooklyn Heights compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Brooklyn Heights logged 106 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 (103), Violent Crime (2), Robbery (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.