Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Brooklyn's commercial and civic center with a skyline of new residential towers, major transit hub, and cultural institutions including BAM.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
13
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
13

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
4161
Citywide (30d)
13481
Downtown Brooklyn share
0.3%

Recent Incidents in Downtown Brooklyn

  1. Violent Crime — Person Assaulted at Borough Hall Station @ 209 Joralemon St (Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os3YQi9oP1hvUSqiMkW] May 7, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — Report of Person Stabbed @ Jay St & Metrotech Walk (Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Orr_6LBtzu2AACxslYm] May 5, 2026
  3. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Person Armed With Knife @ 9 Jay St (DUMBO, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Orpvn8jpAUkLCq8XuJz] May 5, 2026
  4. 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 206, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 145 Lot 33 [HPD:18850937] May 4, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 269 Lot 16 [HPD:18850506] May 4, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING HOOK AND EYE INSTALLED AT SOUTH DOOR LEADING TO FIRE STAIR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 238 Lot 35 [HPD:18849808] May 3, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 2088 Lot 25 [HPD:18864557] May 2, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISISNG AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 271 Lot 1 [HPD:18864524] May 2, 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 31F, 31st STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 148 Lot 1 [HPD:18827873] May 1, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE REFUSE AND RUBBISH FROM THE FLOOR IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 919, 9th STORY, 8th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 170 Lot 15 [HPD:18873891] May 1, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn safe?

Downtown Brooklyn currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 13 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Downtown Brooklyn?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (11 incidents).

How does Downtown Brooklyn compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Downtown Brooklyn logged 13 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Downtown Brooklyn?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (10), Violent Crime (2), Agitator / Disturbance (1).

Is Downtown Brooklyn 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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