Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ E 21st St & Avenue M (Midwood, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsEdJmOWXt-7g3zXo0d] May 10, 2026
Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Man Armed With Knife on J Train @ Avenue J Station (Q) (Midwood, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os50s5ag9sw8l75DKsz] May 8, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Man Stabbed @ E 15th St & Avenue M (Midwood, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OrzG7Hcb6VpblDxhAFN] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER PROTRUDING BEYOND WINDOW SILL APPROX MORE THAN 4 INCHES AT 3RD STACK FROM NORTH AT EAST BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2nd STORY @ Block 7656 Lot 73 [HPD:18876189] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 2ND STACK FROM NORTH AT EAST BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2nd STORY @ Block 7656 Lot 73 [HPD:18876188] May 6, 2026
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 5H, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'', AT SOUTH @ Block 7656 Lot 73 [HPD:18876187] May 6, 2026
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 5H, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'', AT SOUTH @ Block 7656 Lot 73 [HPD:18876186] May 6, 2026
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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5H, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'', AT SOUTH @ Block 7656 Lot 73 [HPD:18876185] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 5H, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'', AT SOUTH @ Block 7656 Lot 73 [HPD:18876184] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5H, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'', AT SOUTH @ Block 7656 Lot 73 [HPD:18876182] May 6, 2026
Midwood currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 98 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Midwood?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (97 incidents).
How does Midwood compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Midwood logged 98 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Midwood?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (95), Violent Crime (2), Agitator / Disturbance (1).
Is Midwood getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.