Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Former industrial canal neighborhood transformed into a creative hub with breweries, art studios, and Whole Foods alongside ongoing EPA Superfund cleanup.
Robbery — Person Robbed @ 350 5th Ave (Park Slope, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OznneKLwj_cikovESFf] Aug 12, 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 TO DOOR AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY @ Block 974 Lot 36 [HPD:19133623] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AND ASSEMBLY TO VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1016 Lot 2 [HPD:19133675] Aug 8, 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 LATCH TO DOOR AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1016 Lot 2 [HPD:19133673] Aug 8, 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 LATCH SET AND ASSEBLY TO BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1016 Lot 2 [HPD:19133680] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AND ASSEMBLY TO BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1016 Lot 2 [HPD:19133682] Aug 8, 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1028 Lot 24 [HPD:19133417] Aug 8, 2026
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 FIRE PASSAGEWAY NORTH YARD @ Block 1028 Lot 24 [HPD:19133419] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM AT LEAST 1 WINDOW OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1023 Lot 69 [HPD:19133373] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH CAUSEING GUILLONTINE EFFECT IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1023 Lot 69 [HPD:19133383] Aug 8, 2026
Gowanus currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 107 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Gowanus?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (212 incidents).
How does Gowanus compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Gowanus logged 107 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Gowanus?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (96), homeless (6), Robbery (3).
Is Gowanus getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.