Columbia Street Waterfront, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 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
61
Trend
Up 17% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
114

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41016
Columbia Street Waterfront share
0.5%

Recent Incidents in Columbia Street Waterfront

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 142 Sackett St (Columbia Street Waterfront District, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ovf7vKdeFIIN7cGVFKd] Jun 21, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEDGE AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19022435] Jun 21, 2026
  3. 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 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19022431] Jun 21, 2026
  4. 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 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19022430] Jun 21, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19022429] Jun 21, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19022428] Jun 21, 2026
  7. 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 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19022427] Jun 21, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19020633] Jun 20, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT SINK DRAIN PIPE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19020636] Jun 20, 2026
  10. 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 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19020637] Jun 20, 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 61 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (108 incidents).

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

Columbia Street Waterfront logged 61 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 (52), Violent Crime (8), Robbery (1).

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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