Updated September 26, 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.
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 10, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1028 Lot 54 [HPD:19238729] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN BASEBOARD ON BASE CABINET AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 10, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1028 Lot 54 [HPD:19238728] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT WASTE LINE PIPE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 10, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1028 Lot 54 [HPD:19238727] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CABINET DOORS AT WALL CABINET AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 10, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1028 Lot 54 [HPD:19238726] Sep 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 LATCH SET AT BULKHEAD DOOR , 4th STORY @ Block 985 Lot 8 [HPD:19242509] Sep 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF FLIES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT B-ROOM C406, 4th STORY, 2nd B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1005 Lot 7502 [HPD:19233412] Sep 21, 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 AT BULKHEAD DOOR @ Block 1003 Lot 24 [HPD:19231501] Sep 20, 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 AND EAST WALL INSIDE CLOSET IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1003 Lot 24 [HPD:19231500] Sep 20, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1003 Lot 24 [HPD:19231499] Sep 20, 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 NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1003 Lot 24 [HPD:19231498] Sep 20, 2026
Gowanus currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 104 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (292 incidents).
How does Gowanus compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Gowanus logged 104 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 (104).
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.