Ocean Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

C average safety

Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Historic neighborhood in central Brooklyn

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
366
Trend
Down 35% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1622

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Ocean Hill share
2.9%

Recent Incidents in Ocean Hill

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF 130 F IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1542 Lot 28 [HPD:19365591] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1542 Lot 28 [HPD:19365590] Nov 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1542 Lot 28 [HPD:19365589] Nov 9, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT THE EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1542 Lot 28 [HPD:19365586] Nov 9, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1569 Lot 14 [HPD:19365703] Nov 9, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1569 Lot 14 [HPD:19365702] Nov 9, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE AT CEIING, WALLS AND FLOORS, WINDOWS BROKEN AND PLYWOOD SEALED IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1453 Lot 11 [HPD:19369686] Nov 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING, WALLS OUTLETS AND LIGHT SWITCHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1453 Lot 11 [HPD:19369687] Nov 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT KITCHEN AND BATHROOM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1453 Lot 11 [HPD:19369688] Nov 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT KITCHEN AND BATHROOM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1453 Lot 11 [HPD:19369690] Nov 7, 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 366 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1619 incidents).

How does Ocean Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Ocean Hill logged 366 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 (366).

Is Ocean Hill 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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