Greenpoint, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 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.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
111
Trend
Up 88% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
170

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41016
Greenpoint share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in Greenpoint

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT BUILDING FRONT. AT FIRE ESCAPE, 4th STORY @ Block 2626 Lot 37 [HPD:19024004] Jun 22, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT BUILDING FRONT. AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY @ Block 2626 Lot 37 [HPD:19024003] Jun 22, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT LOBBY, 1st STORY @ Block 2589 Lot 1 [HPD:19023010] Jun 22, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 901, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2589 Lot 1 [HPD:19023008] Jun 22, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2522 Lot 48 [HPD:19015812] Jun 19, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2522 Lot 48 [HPD:19015811] Jun 19, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 2533 Lot 1 [HPD:19015929] Jun 19, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2533 Lot 1 [HPD:19015930] Jun 19, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2533 Lot 1 [HPD:19015928] Jun 19, 2026
  10. 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 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2540 Lot 67 [HPD:19020172] Jun 19, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenpoint, Brooklyn safe?

Greenpoint currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 111 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (168 incidents).

How does Greenpoint compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Greenpoint logged 111 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 (108), homeless (2), Robbery (1).

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.

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