East Flatbush, Brooklyn Safety Report

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Updated May 11, 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
50
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
50

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
4161
Citywide (30d)
13481
East Flatbush share
1.2%

Recent Incidents in East Flatbush

  1. Robbery — Report of Person Robbed at Knifepoint @ 498 E 53rd St (East Flatbush, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os-IQLdtg2LmH288uEE] May 7, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AT DOOR TO BUILDING ENTRANCE AT EAST , 1st STORY @ Block 4660 Lot 24 [HPD:18877512] May 7, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BROKEN GLASS PANE LOWER WINDOW SASH AT 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 4660 Lot 24 [HPD:18877513] May 7, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 703 E 48th St (East Flatbush, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OrxsdpdeZPWMfJYnEtL] May 6, 2026
  5. 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 4660 Lot 24 [HPD:18851913] May 5, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 4660 Lot 24 [HPD:18851912] May 5, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 4660 Lot 24 [HPD:18851911] May 5, 2026
  8. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 4019 Avenue D (East Flatbush, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OrmDoYarFaVBbIJP9C4] May 4, 2026
  9. 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 ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 4640 Lot 9 [HPD:18850946] May 4, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 4659 Lot 9 [HPD:18851576] May 4, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Flatbush, Brooklyn safe?

East Flatbush currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 50 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (48 incidents).

How does East Flatbush compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

East Flatbush logged 50 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 (47), Violent Crime (2), Robbery (1).

Is East Flatbush 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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