Updated September 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.
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 ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1915 Lot 49 [HPD:19238101] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT RATS AT FRONT YARD @ Block 1915 Lot 49 [HPD:19238104] Sep 23, 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 ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1915 Lot 49 [HPD:19238103] Sep 23, 2026
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 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1915 Lot 49 [HPD:19238102] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2091 Lot 66 [HPD:19239203] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2091 Lot 66 [HPD:19239202] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS. IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2091 Lot 66 [HPD:19239200] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR INSIDE CLOSET AT SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1402, 14th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1118 Lot 7501 [HPD:19242930] Sep 23, 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 AND EAST WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1402, 14th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1118 Lot 7501 [HPD:19242929] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1402, 14th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1118 Lot 7501 [HPD:19242928] Sep 23, 2026
Fort Greene currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 238 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 (5). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (486 incidents).
How does Fort Greene compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Fort Greene logged 238 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 (237), Drug Activity (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.