Updated June 27, 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.
Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Person Threatened to Use Mace to Steal at Family Dollar @ 12430 Flatlands Ave (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow5LPIbs3htADRobsFu] Jun 26, 2026
Violent Crime — Six Possible Gunshots Detected @ 2468 Linden Blvd (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ovy6KMhEMeKjau060ia] Jun 25, 2026
Robbery — Report of Residential Break-In @ 772 Miller Ave (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvxOWcVI95oxSSDm7BM] Jun 25, 2026
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 VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 4454 Lot 21 [HPD:19028263] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE SCUTTLE LADDER LEADING TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 4454 Lot 21 [HPD:19028260] Jun 24, 2026
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 COMPACTOR CHUTE INSIDE THE COMPACTOR CLOSET AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 4375 Lot 1 [HPD:19028787] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET . IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 4375 Lot 1 [HPD:19028786] Jun 24, 2026
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 4D, 4th STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 4448 Lot 7501 [HPD:19027157] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 4448 Lot 7501 [HPD:19027156] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT STOOP, 2nd STORY @ Block 4332 Lot 160 [HPD:19027028] Jun 23, 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 198 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 (6). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (373 incidents).
How does East New York compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
East New York logged 198 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 (177), Violent Crime (14), Robbery (6).
Is East New York getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are flat. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.