Updated June 27, 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 — Report of Gunshots Heard @ 252 President St (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow67WcPmwlw3VSntiTw] Jun 27, 2026
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 353 4th Ave (Park Slope, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow4GcQoAV-6nNDbDHbf] Jun 26, 2026
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 118 14 STREET [311:69492772] Jun 26, 2026
Violent Crime — Man Sought After Groping Woman, Performing Lewd Act Aboard (F) Train @ Smith-9 Sts Station (F) (G) (Gowanus, Brooklyn) — The NYPD is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a forcible touching incident on a Manhattan-bound "F" train near the Smith-9 Street subway station in Brooklyn. The incident occ [CZ:-OvzJmxty83Ge3bFVO5_] Jun 25, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING PAPER ROLL JAMMED AND OBSTRUCTED EAST ENTRANCE DOOR TO FIRE STAIRCASE, IN THE C-SECTION, AT EAST, AT PUBLIC HALL AT EAST , 3rd STORY @ Block 1005 Lot 7502 [HPD:19024060] Jun 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEDGE JAMMED AND OBSTRUCTED NORTH ENTRANCE DOOR TO LAUNDRY ROOM, IN THE C-SECTION, AT NORTH, AT PUBLIC HALL AT , 3rd STORY @ Block 1005 Lot 7502 [HPD:19024059] 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 THE EAST ENTRANCE DOOR TO INNER COURT , AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1023 Lot 69 [HPD:19023341] Jun 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SELF LOCKING PUSH BAR INSTALLED AT THE NORTH ENTRANCE DOOR TO ROOF, AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 5th STORY @ Block 1023 Lot 69 [HPD:19023339] Jun 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 21, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1023 Lot 69 [HPD:19023338] Jun 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 21, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1023 Lot 69 [HPD:19023337] Jun 22, 2026
Gowanus currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 55 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 (115 incidents).
How does Gowanus compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Gowanus logged 55 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 (47), Violent Crime (4), Robbery (2).
Is Gowanus getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.