Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated September 28, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Hilly neighborhood adjacent to Green-Wood Cemetery

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
84
Trend
Up 110% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
176

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
13790
Citywide (30d)
36035
Greenwood Heights share
0.6%

Recent Incidents in Greenwood Heights

  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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 634 Lot 47 [HPD:19236705] Sep 22, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 634 Lot 47 [HPD:19236704] Sep 22, 2026
  3. 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 KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 634 Lot 47 [HPD:19236703] Sep 22, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR CASING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 634 Lot 47 [HPD:19236702] Sep 22, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT RATS AT FRONT YARD @ Block 633 Lot 60 [HPD:19231079] Sep 19, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT FRONT YARD @ Block 657 Lot 42 [HPD:19231308] Sep 19, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL. @ Block 657 Lot 42 [HPD:19231307] Sep 19, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT PLASTER AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 1049 Lot 6 [HPD:19229510] Sep 18, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT LOBBY, 1st STORY @ Block 1049 Lot 6 [HPD:19229509] Sep 18, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LATCH AT ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 634 Lot 47 [HPD:19229592] Sep 18, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn safe?

Greenwood Heights currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 84 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Greenwood Heights?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (175 incidents).

How does Greenwood Heights compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Greenwood Heights logged 84 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Greenwood Heights?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (84).

Is Greenwood Heights 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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