Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Large residential neighborhood undergoing rezoning and development, with strong community organizations and improving infrastructure along Atlantic Avenue.
Violent Crime — Report of Four Gunshots Fired @ 300 Wortman Ave (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ozdk2eO-qGPN4xsvMIJ] Aug 10, 2026
Violent Crime — ShotSpotter Technology Detected Possible Gunshots @ 971 Hegeman Ave [CZ:-OzdS9024D7zGOK7SkZM] Aug 10, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1STFLO, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4453 Lot 13 [HPD:19127193] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1STFLO, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4453 Lot 13 [HPD:19127192] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING MISSING IRON HANDRAIL AT STAIR BELOW GRADE , SOUTHEAST SECTION , BUILDING 'S FRONT AT FIRE PASSAGE WAY @ Block 4314 Lot 1 [HPD:19120912] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED GLASS AT IRON WALL PARTITION, ENTRANCE ARCHWAY TO CENTRAL COURT , BUILDING'S FRONT YARD @ Block 4314 Lot 1 [HPD:19120911] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED GLASS AT, UPPER SASH WINDOW , 5TH WINDOW FROM NORTH , SOUTHEAST SECTION , 1ST STORY, BUILDING 'S FRONT YARD @ Block 4314 Lot 1 [HPD:19120910] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SUBSTANDARD ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BAREKER WITH MISSING SLOT COVER AND EXPOSED WIRES AT NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT C8, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTHEAST'' @ Block 4314 Lot 1 [HPD:19120893] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UNEVEN SLOPED WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT C8, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTHEAST'' @ Block 4314 Lot 1 [HPD:19120892] Aug 7, 2026
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 = 1 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C8, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTHEAST'' @ Block 4314 Lot 1 [HPD:19120880] Aug 7, 2026
East New York currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 140 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in East New York?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (7). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (467 incidents).
How does East New York compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
East New York logged 140 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 New York?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (113), Violent Crime (23), Robbery (2).
Is East New York getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.