Homecrest, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Diverse residential neighborhood in southern Brooklyn

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
32
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
32

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
4161
Citywide (30d)
13481
Homecrest share
0.8%

Recent Incidents in Homecrest

  1. Robbery — Police Requesting Backup to Apprehend Armed Robbery Suspect @ 2115 E 16th St (Homecrest, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os5j5bS9wEZGFxr5kZr] May 8, 2026
  2. 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 C1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''C'' @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:18876006] May 6, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT THE SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT C1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''C'' @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:18876005] May 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ROOM ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT C1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''C'' @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:18876004] May 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT C1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''C'' @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:18876003] May 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR UNKEYED PLASTER AT THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT C1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''C'' @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:18876002] May 6, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT C1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''C'' @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:18876001] May 6, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''C'' @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:18876007] May 6, 2026
  9. 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 C1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''C'' @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:18876008] May 6, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 7J, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 6662 Lot 33 [HPD:18875147] May 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homecrest, Brooklyn safe?

Homecrest currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 32 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Homecrest?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (31 incidents).

How does Homecrest compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Homecrest logged 32 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Homecrest?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (31), Robbery (1).

Is Homecrest 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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