Cypress Hills, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Diverse neighborhood bordering Queens in eastern Brooklyn

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
116
Trend
Up 5% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
226

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41017
Cypress Hills share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in Cypress Hills

  1. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ 235 Cleveland St [CZ:-Ow6AuFy7ukCQfCkQnNQ] Jun 27, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — Train Conductor Spat On, EMS Requested @ Euclid Av Station (A) (C) (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow4kD0usniJ0wey2xrc] Jun 26, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT 1ST STACK FROM SOUTH AT EAST WALL BUILDING FRONT. AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY @ Block 3908 Lot 10 [HPD:19027405] Jun 24, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC SADDLE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 4156 Lot 6 [HPD:19028065] Jun 24, 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 INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 4156 Lot 6 [HPD:19028064] Jun 24, 2026
  6. 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 A2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 4156 Lot 6 [HPD:19028063] Jun 24, 2026
  7. 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, WEST, SOUTH. AND EAST WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT A2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 4156 Lot 6 [HPD:19028062] Jun 24, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT A2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 4156 Lot 6 [HPD:19028060] Jun 24, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT NORTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 4156 Lot 6 [HPD:19028059] Jun 24, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL WEST WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT A2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 4156 Lot 6 [HPD:19028058] Jun 24, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress Hills, Brooklyn safe?

Cypress Hills currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 116 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Cypress Hills?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (5). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (204 incidents).

How does Cypress Hills compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Cypress Hills logged 116 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Cypress Hills?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (102), Violent Crime (10), Robbery (3).

Is Cypress Hills 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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