Greenpoint, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated November 12, 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
68
Trend
Down 45% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
256

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Greenpoint share
0.5%

Recent Incidents in Greenpoint

  1. 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 ...HINGE AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY, SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 2540 Lot 1 [HPD:19366075] Nov 9, 2026
  2. 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 ....MISSING APPROVED FIRE PROOF SELF-CLOSING DOOR AT VESTIBULE , 1st STORY, SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 2540 Lot 1 [HPD:19366074] Nov 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 2541 Lot 7 [HPD:19358807] Nov 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW RECESS AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2505 Lot 25 [HPD:19363461] Nov 5, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW RECESS AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2505 Lot 25 [HPD:19363460] Nov 5, 2026
  6. 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 HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2533 Lot 1 [HPD:19355423] Nov 5, 2026
  7. 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 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2533 Lot 1 [HPD:19355422] Nov 5, 2026
  8. 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 HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2533 Lot 1 [HPD:19355425] Nov 5, 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 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2533 Lot 1 [HPD:19355424] Nov 5, 2026
  10. 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:19351972] Nov 4, 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 68 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 (256). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (256 incidents).

How does Greenpoint compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Greenpoint logged 68 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 (67), homeless (1).

Is Greenpoint getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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