Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated November 12, 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
95
Trend
Up 67% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
241

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Greenwood Heights share
0.7%

Recent Incidents in Greenwood Heights

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING 9TH TREAD FROM BOTOM TO THE TOP BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD STORY AT 1ST STACK FROM EAST AT NORTH BUILDING NORTH YARD AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 637 Lot 3 [HPD:19355556] Nov 5, 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 APT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 8, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 637 Lot 3 [HPD:19355555] Nov 5, 2026
  3. 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 8, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 637 Lot 3 [HPD:19355553] Nov 5, 2026
  4. 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 8, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 637 Lot 3 [HPD:19355552] Nov 5, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT EAST WALL, IN THE VESTIBULE, , 1st STORY @ Block 885 Lot 61 [HPD:19355185] Nov 5, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES, IN THE VESTIBULE, , 1st STORY @ Block 885 Lot 61 [HPD:19355184] Nov 5, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 885 Lot 61 [HPD:19355183] Nov 5, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUBFLOOR, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 885 Lot 61 [HPD:19355182] Nov 5, 2026
  9. 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 PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 885 Lot 61 [HPD:19355181] Nov 5, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES THROUGHOUT STAIR TREADS AND INTERMEDIATE LANDING, AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY @ Block 885 Lot 61 [HPD:19355179] Nov 5, 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 95 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, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (241). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (241 incidents).

How does Greenwood Heights compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Greenwood Heights logged 95 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 (95).

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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