Homecrest, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated August 12, 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
114
Trend
Down 41% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
413

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
Homecrest share
1.0%

Recent Incidents in Homecrest

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6M, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 6818 Lot 25 [HPD:19126508] Aug 8, 2026
  2. 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 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6M, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 6818 Lot 25 [HPD:19126507] Aug 8, 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 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6M, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 6818 Lot 25 [HPD:19126506] Aug 8, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 6M, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 6818 Lot 25 [HPD:19126504] Aug 8, 2026
  5. 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 WEST AT BASEMENT AT FIRE STAIRS @ Block 7322 Lot 23 [HPD:19133349] Aug 8, 2026
  6. 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 B66, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:19121064] Aug 7, 2026
  7. 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 B66, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:19121063] Aug 7, 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT C1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:19121062] Aug 7, 2026
  9. 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 C1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:19121061] Aug 7, 2026
  10. 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 C1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:19121060] Aug 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homecrest, Brooklyn safe?

Homecrest currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 114 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 (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (405 incidents).

How does Homecrest compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Homecrest logged 114 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 (110), Violent Crime (2), Agitator / Disturbance (1).

Is Homecrest 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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