Ocean Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

C average safety

Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Historic neighborhood in central Brooklyn

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
520
Trend
Up 25% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1333

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
14773
Citywide (30d)
38725
Ocean Hill share
3.5%

Recent Incidents in Ocean Hill

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 3692 Lot 13 [HPD:19243359] Sep 23, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3692 Lot 13 [HPD:19243358] Sep 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHTING FIXTURE AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3692 Lot 13 [HPD:19243357] Sep 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTERBALANCE AT UPPER WINDOW SASH AT EAST WALL WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3692 Lot 13 [HPD:19243356] Sep 23, 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 CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3692 Lot 13 [HPD:19243355] Sep 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHTING FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3692 Lot 13 [HPD:19243352] Sep 23, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT WINDOW AT EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3692 Lot 13 [HPD:19243351] Sep 23, 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 LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE , 1st STORY @ Block 1498 Lot 22 [HPD:19236667] Sep 22, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RECESS HEADER AT 1ST WINDOW FROM NORTH WITH OPEN SUB FLOOR STRUCTURE ABOVE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1498 Lot 22 [HPD:19236665] Sep 22, 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 ENTRANCE DOOR LEADING TO THE FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1498 Lot 22 [HPD:19236664] Sep 22, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocean Hill, Brooklyn safe?

Ocean Hill currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 520 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Ocean Hill?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1311 incidents).

How does Ocean Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Ocean Hill logged 520 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Ocean Hill?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (518), Drug Activity (1), homeless (1).

Is Ocean Hill 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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