Greenpoint, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated September 28, 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
62
Trend
Up 51% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
244

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
13790
Citywide (30d)
36035
Greenpoint share
0.4%

Recent Incidents in Greenpoint

  1. 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 505, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTH @ Block 2576 Lot 7501 [HPD:19236797] Sep 22, 2026
  2. 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 505, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTH @ Block 2576 Lot 7501 [HPD:19236796] Sep 22, 2026
  3. 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2505 Lot 22 [HPD:19232902] Sep 21, 2026
  4. 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 DOOR LEADING TO PUBLIC HALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2505 Lot 22 [HPD:19232901] Sep 21, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PLAYWOOD AT WINDOW AT EAST IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2505 Lot 22 [HPD:19232900] Sep 21, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2505 Lot 22 [HPD:19232899] Sep 21, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE LOWER SASH AT WINDOW AT SOUTH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2505 Lot 22 [HPD:19232898] Sep 21, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B 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 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2566 Lot 13 [HPD:19235267] Sep 21, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2566 Lot 13 [HPD:19235266] Sep 21, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2566 Lot 13 [HPD:19235265] Sep 21, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenpoint, Brooklyn safe?

Greenpoint currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 62 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (243 incidents).

How does Greenpoint compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Greenpoint logged 62 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 (62).

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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