East Flatbush, Brooklyn Safety Report

C average safety

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

Caribbean-influenced residential neighborhood in central Brooklyn

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
164
Trend
Down 21% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
371

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41016
East Flatbush share
1.3%

Recent Incidents in East Flatbush

  1. Violent Crime — Report of Attempted Vehicular Assault Following Dispute @ Avenue D & E 57th St (East Flatbush, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow3cJls8w45-7EjyKoc] Jun 26, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 1152 Utica Ave (East Flatbush, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvxVMK2yQZlhz8Xfp4G] Jun 25, 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 HINGES AT DOOR LEADING TO SOUTH YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 4726 Lot 45 [HPD:19027060] Jun 24, 2026
  4. 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 BUILDING ENTRANCE LEADING TO VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 4726 Lot 45 [HPD:19027059] Jun 24, 2026
  5. Violent Crime — Report of Gunshots Heard @ 530 E 52nd St (East Flatbush, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ovi-ldr0Bfb-Ciy4Gds] Jun 22, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH GLASS PANE AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4676 Lot 11 [HPD:19032884] Jun 22, 2026
  7. 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 FRONT DOOR AT CELLAR @ Block 4676 Lot 11 [HPD:19032855] Jun 22, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCKSET AND ITS ASSEMBLIES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 4700 Lot 25 [HPD:19023434] Jun 22, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 2, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 4700 Lot 25 [HPD:19023433] Jun 22, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 4700 Lot 25 [HPD:19023430] Jun 22, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Flatbush, Brooklyn safe?

East Flatbush currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 164 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in East Flatbush?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (351 incidents).

How does East Flatbush compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

East Flatbush logged 164 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in East Flatbush?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (150), Violent Crime (14).

Is East Flatbush 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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