Fort Greene, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated November 12, 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.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
83
Trend
Down 70% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
624

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Fort Greene share
0.7%

Recent Incidents in Fort Greene

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1957 Lot 30 [HPD:19366112] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1957 Lot 30 [HPD:19366111] Nov 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM WRONG INFORMATION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 2003 Lot 7503 [HPD:19365451] Nov 9, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE ... AT PUBLIC HALL, 13th STORY @ Block 2003 Lot 7503 [HPD:19365450] Nov 9, 2026
  5. 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 WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1304, 13th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2003 Lot 7503 [HPD:19365449] Nov 9, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1304, 13th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2003 Lot 7503 [HPD:19365448] Nov 9, 2026
  7. 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 DOOR LATCH SET AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 3rd STORY @ Block 1960 Lot 70 [HPD:19365592] Nov 9, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2033 Lot 2 [HPD:19358170] Nov 6, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 2103 Lot 61 [HPD:19357863] Nov 6, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT NORTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 13H, 13th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2007 Lot 14 [HPD:19358426] Nov 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Greene, Brooklyn safe?

Fort Greene currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 83 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 (621 incidents).

How does Fort Greene compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Fort Greene logged 83 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 (82), homeless (1).

Is Fort Greene getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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