Updated June 27, 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.
Violent Crime — People Fighting on 4 Train at Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Station @ 2 Hanson Pl (Fort Greene, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvveaWCq0hdhriVAO0f] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONER UNIT PROTRUDING BEYOND WINDOW SILL (1ST FROM NORTH AT WEST) AT BUILDING FRONT , 4th STORY @ Block 1960 Lot 38 [HPD:19024687] Jun 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1960 Lot 38 [HPD:19024686] Jun 23, 2026
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 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1960 Lot 38 [HPD:19024685] Jun 23, 2026
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 4A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1902 Lot 1 [HPD:19032528] Jun 22, 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 = 3; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7E, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1902 Lot 1 [HPD:19032515] Jun 22, 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 WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7E, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1902 Lot 1 [HPD:19032511] Jun 22, 2026
Violent Crime — Three Possible Gunshots Detected @ 53 4th Ave (Park Slope, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvbzERzHJ29MCCxUHbB] Jun 21, 2026
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 79 N Oxford Walk (Fort Greene, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvYcwX03xp9d3VYCtC1] Jun 20, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM EAST WALL AT BUILDING ENTRANCE TO TENANT PHONE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1957 Lot 30 [HPD:19020726] Jun 20, 2026
Fort Greene currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 125 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (247 incidents).
How does Fort Greene compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Fort Greene logged 125 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 (103), Violent Crime (11), Robbery (8).
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.