Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Architecturally stunning neighborhood centered around Fort Greene Park, with BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), the Pratt Institute, and a strong community identity.
homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 93 HANSON PLACE [311:68929083] May 9, 2026
Violent Crime — Four Possible Gunshots Detected @ 101 N Portland Ave (Fort Greene, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os7WjfI9ttdNS95LUwM] May 8, 2026
Violent Crime — Possible Gunshots Detected @ Park Ave & Washington Ave (Clinton Hill, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os5kB7jm7yJzBQ4PMmb] May 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FREE STANDING RADIATOR AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 2100 Lot 1 [HPD:18875915] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FREE STANDING RADIATOR AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 2100 Lot 1 [HPD:18875914] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRST WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F11, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1917 Lot 45 [HPD:18849321] May 3, 2026
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 F11, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1917 Lot 45 [HPD:18849319] May 3, 2026
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 AND NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT F11, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1917 Lot 45 [HPD:18849318] May 3, 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 INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F11, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1917 Lot 45 [HPD:18849316] May 3, 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 INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F11, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1917 Lot 45 [HPD:18849315] May 3, 2026
Fort Greene currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 13 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Fort Greene?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (11 incidents).
How does Fort Greene compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Fort Greene logged 13 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Fort Greene?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (10), Violent Crime (2), homeless (1).
Is Fort Greene getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.