Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Brooklyn's northernmost neighborhood with Polish heritage, waterfront parks along the East River, and a quieter, more residential vibe than neighboring Williamsburg.
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKING ASSAMBLEY AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 2523 Lot 23 [HPD:18877525] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 2514 Lot 2 [HPD:18875524] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER FROM BUILDING FRONT TO RECEIVER PANEL AT SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2618 Lot 12 [HPD:18875809] May 6, 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 1 UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2618 Lot 12 [HPD:18875808] May 6, 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 IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1 LOWER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2618 Lot 12 [HPD:18875807] May 6, 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 1 LOWER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2618 Lot 12 [HPD:18875805] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 2654 Lot 17 [HPD:18852409] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2044, 2041.1 HMC: §238 MDL and 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2559 Lot 20 [HPD:18850899] May 4, 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2559 Lot 20 [HPD:18850898] May 4, 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2559 Lot 20 [HPD:18850897] May 4, 2026
Greenpoint currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 15 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Greenpoint?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (15). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (15 incidents).
How does Greenpoint compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Greenpoint logged 15 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Greenpoint?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (15).
Is Greenpoint getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.