Cypress Hills, Brooklyn Safety Report

C average safety

Updated August 12, 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
130
Trend
Down 25% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
410

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
Cypress Hills share
1.1%

Recent Incidents in Cypress Hills

  1. Robbery — Person Robbed @ Hale Ave & Ridgewood Ave (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzYi2Y773MyXV4u9amM] Aug 8, 2026
  2. Robbery — Man Robbed @ Atlantic Ave & Linwood St (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzLYpPpIevbq7753yOX] Aug 6, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — Two Possible Gunshots Detected @ 356 Euclid Ave (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzJXVzQp3SOYuFgLSw1] Aug 6, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 3107 Atlantic Ave (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzJVjzRyYIupZ7gXEMw] Aug 6, 2026
  5. 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 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 4121 Lot 3 [HPD:19131943] Aug 6, 2026
  6. 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 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 4121 Lot 3 [HPD:19131755] Aug 6, 2026
  7. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 534 Jamaica Ave (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzEbIvydRN08gewGGeu] Aug 5, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT CLOSET DOORS AT NORTH IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2FISMI, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3968 Lot 40 [HPD:19125366] Aug 5, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FISMI, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3968 Lot 40 [HPD:19125365] Aug 5, 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FISMI, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3968 Lot 40 [HPD:19125362] Aug 5, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress Hills, Brooklyn safe?

Cypress Hills currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 130 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 (10). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (372 incidents).

How does Cypress Hills compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Cypress Hills logged 130 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 (103), Violent Crime (18), Robbery (6).

Is Cypress Hills 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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