Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected From Rooftop @ 450 E 21st St (Flatbush, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Oz_ePltu-0zedIpOlKv] Aug 9, 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 = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 6703 Lot 78 [HPD:19127250] Aug 9, 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 = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5161 Lot 22 [HPD:19121313] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5161 Lot 22 [HPD:19121312] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER PLATE AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5235 Lot 40 [HPD:19126747] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5235 Lot 40 [HPD:19126746] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WALL CABINET AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5235 Lot 40 [HPD:19126745] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BUILDING INTERCOM SYSTEM TO RETURN BUZZER AT EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5235 Lot 40 [HPD:19126744] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND AT LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5235 Lot 40 [HPD:19126743] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 8B, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5162 Lot 46 [HPD:19120492] Aug 7, 2026
Flatbush currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 638 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Flatbush?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1857 incidents).
How does Flatbush compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Flatbush logged 638 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Flatbush?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (627), Violent Crime (10), homeless (1).
Is 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.