Flatlands, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Quiet residential area in southeastern Brooklyn

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
61
Trend
Up 49% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
149

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Flatlands share
0.5%

Recent Incidents in Flatlands

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 7826 Lot 20 [HPD:19370439] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7826 Lot 20 [HPD:19370438] Nov 9, 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5EE, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7813 Lot 136 [HPD:19353678] Nov 4, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5EE, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7813 Lot 136 [HPD:19353677] Nov 4, 2026
  5. 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 DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT BB, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 7826 Lot 20 [HPD:19357228] Nov 4, 2026
  6. 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 DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT BB, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 7826 Lot 20 [HPD:19357226] Nov 4, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT BB, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 7826 Lot 20 [HPD:19357224] Nov 4, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF LOOSE WIRES AT CEILING AT BASEMENT @ Block 7826 Lot 20 [HPD:19357234] Nov 4, 2026
  9. 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 BOILER ROOM @ Block 7826 Lot 20 [HPD:19357231] Nov 4, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CLOSET CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 7826 Lot 20 [HPD:19356459] Nov 3, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flatlands, Brooklyn safe?

Flatlands currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 61 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Flatlands?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (148 incidents).

How does Flatlands compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Flatlands logged 61 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Flatlands?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (61).

Is Flatlands 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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