Columbia Street Waterfront, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Waterfront neighborhood between Carroll Gardens and Red Hook

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
105
Trend
Up 54% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
290

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Columbia Street Waterfront share
0.8%

Recent Incidents in Columbia Street Waterfront

  1. 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 531 Lot 13 [HPD:19358801] Nov 6, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 531 Lot 13 [HPD:19358800] Nov 6, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 531 Lot 13 [HPD:19358798] Nov 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 531 Lot 13 [HPD:19358797] Nov 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 531 Lot 13 [HPD:19358796] Nov 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL. @ Block 349 Lot 15 [HPD:19355219] Nov 5, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT THE VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 350 Lot 28 [HPD:19363257] Nov 5, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROOF COVERING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ROOF @ Block 350 Lot 28 [HPD:19363256] Nov 5, 2026
  9. 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 350 Lot 28 [HPD:19363252] Nov 5, 2026
  10. 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 350 Lot 28 [HPD:19363251] Nov 5, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Street Waterfront, Brooklyn safe?

Columbia Street Waterfront currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 105 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Columbia Street Waterfront?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (290). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (290 incidents).

How does Columbia Street Waterfront compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Columbia Street Waterfront logged 105 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Columbia Street Waterfront?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (105).

Is Columbia Street Waterfront getting safer or more dangerous?

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

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