Updated May 11, 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.
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 673 Union St (Park Slope, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsF04R2DjWET1oRl9Zf] May 10, 2026
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 561 4 AVENUE [311:68892373] May 6, 2026
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Chronic @ 561 4 AVENUE [311:68893986] May 6, 2026
Violent Crime — MTA Employee Disputing With Contractor @ Smith St & 9th St [CZ:-OrqzTz8MTQPsHtrZ1ln] May 5, 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 = 2, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 987 Lot 41 [HPD:18850588] May 4, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE LOWER SASH AT FIRST WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 987 Lot 41 [HPD:18850587] May 4, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING MORTISE LOCK AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 987 Lot 41 [HPD:18850586] May 4, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT NORTH AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 993 Lot 29 [HPD:18851328] May 4, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VENTILATION SYSTEM AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 222, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 452 Lot 1 [HPD:18827785] May 1, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT NORTH AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 1016 Lot 5 [HPD:18826209] Apr 30, 2026
Gowanus currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 17 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (16 incidents).
How does Gowanus compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Gowanus logged 17 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 (13), homeless (2), Violent Crime (2).
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.