Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated June 27, 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
22
Trend
Down 69% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
92

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41017
Greenwood Heights share
0.2%

Recent Incidents in Greenwood Heights

  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 HINGES AT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 646 Lot 18 [HPD:19015912] Jun 19, 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 HINGES AT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 646 Lot 18 [HPD:19015911] Jun 19, 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 AT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 646 Lot 18 [HPD:19015910] Jun 19, 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 CELLAR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 646 Lot 18 [HPD:19015909] Jun 19, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT CEILING AT CELLAR @ Block 870 Lot 3 [HPD:19019739] Jun 17, 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 LATCH SET AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 870 Lot 3 [HPD:19003777] Jun 10, 2026
  7. 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 REAR YARD @ Block 870 Lot 3 [HPD:19003776] Jun 10, 2026
  8. 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 PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 891 Lot 33 [HPD:18996924] Jun 8, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. MAKE STATIONARY THE IRON LADDER LEADING TO SCUTTLE OPENING IN ROOF . AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 648 Lot 32 [HPD:18986493] Jun 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 648 Lot 32 [HPD:18986492] Jun 7, 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 22 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (90 incidents).

How does Greenwood Heights compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Greenwood Heights logged 22 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 (21), Violent Crime (1).

Is Greenwood Heights 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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