Columbia Street Waterfront, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated August 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
63
Trend
Down 19% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
165

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
Columbia Street Waterfront share
0.6%

Recent Incidents in Columbia Street Waterfront

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 49 Lorraine St (Red Hook, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Oz_8Uc7g4xIe7hWgwkd] Aug 9, 2026
  2. 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 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 350 Lot 15 [HPD:19132058] Aug 6, 2026
  3. 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 VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 350 Lot 15 [HPD:19132059] Aug 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 350 Lot 15 [HPD:19132060] Aug 6, 2026
  5. 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 97B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''REARENTRAN'' @ Block 531 Lot 13 [HPD:19117733] Aug 5, 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 AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 97B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''REARENTRAN'' @ Block 531 Lot 13 [HPD:19117732] Aug 5, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 97B UPPER LEVEL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''REARENTRAN'' @ Block 531 Lot 13 [HPD:19117731] Aug 5, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GROUT AT EAST, NORTH AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 97B UPPER LEVEL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''REARENTRAN'' @ Block 531 Lot 13 [HPD:19117730] Aug 5, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISH BY METHOD OF REGLAZING AT BATHTUB IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 97B UPPER LEVEL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''REARENTRAN'' @ Block 531 Lot 13 [HPD:19117729] Aug 5, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 97B LOWER LEVEL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''REARENTRAN'' @ Block 531 Lot 13 [HPD:19117728] Aug 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 63 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 (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (155 incidents).

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

Columbia Street Waterfront logged 63 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 (56), Violent Crime (5), Drug Activity (1).

Is Columbia Street Waterfront 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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