East Williamsburg, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Industrial-turned-residential neighborhood between Williamsburg and Bushwick

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
129
Trend
Up 93% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
275

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
14773
Citywide (30d)
38725
East Williamsburg share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in East Williamsburg

  1. 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3096 Lot 20 [HPD:19240549] Sep 17, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST AT BUILDING FRONT @ Block 2875 Lot 58 [HPD:19223851] Sep 16, 2026
  3. 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 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT REARHO LOWER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2784 Lot 10 [HPD:19221811] Sep 16, 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 HINGES AT DOOR AT REAR YARD HOUSE (230 1/2 POWERS STREET) IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT REARHO UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2784 Lot 10 [HPD:19221840] Sep 16, 2026
  5. 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT REARHO LOWER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2784 Lot 10 [HPD:19221839] Sep 16, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS AND CEILING AT CLOSET IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT REARHO UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2784 Lot 10 [HPD:19221838] Sep 16, 2026
  7. 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, EAST, NORTH & SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT REARHO UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2784 Lot 10 [HPD:19221837] Sep 16, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT REARHO UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2784 Lot 10 [HPD:19221836] Sep 16, 2026
  9. 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 REARHO UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2784 Lot 10 [HPD:19221835] Sep 16, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT REARHO UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2784 Lot 10 [HPD:19221834] Sep 16, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Williamsburg, Brooklyn safe?

East Williamsburg currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 129 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in East Williamsburg?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (263 incidents).

How does East Williamsburg compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

East Williamsburg logged 129 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 Williamsburg?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (129).

Is East Williamsburg 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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