Park Slope, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

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

Tree-lined brownstone neighborhood known for families, Prospect Park access, and a vibrant restaurant scene along 5th and 7th Avenues.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
39
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
39

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
4161
Citywide (30d)
13481
Park Slope share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in Park Slope

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 673 Union St (Park Slope, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsF04R2DjWET1oRl9Zf] May 10, 2026
  2. 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 HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 960 Lot 37 [HPD:18851933] May 5, 2026
  3. 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 = 2, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 987 Lot 41 [HPD:18850588] May 4, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE LOWER SASH AT FIRST WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 987 Lot 41 [HPD:18850587] May 4, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING MORTISE LOCK AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 987 Lot 41 [HPD:18850586] May 4, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT NORTH AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 993 Lot 29 [HPD:18851328] May 4, 2026
  7. 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1042 Lot 18 [HPD:18851170] May 4, 2026
  8. 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1042 Lot 18 [HPD:18851169] May 4, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1042 Lot 18 [HPD:18851168] May 4, 2026
  10. 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 2A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1042 Lot 18 [HPD:18851167] May 4, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Park Slope, Brooklyn safe?

Park Slope currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 39 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Park Slope?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (39). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (39 incidents).

How does Park Slope compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Park Slope logged 39 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Park Slope?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (38), Violent Crime (1).

Is Park Slope 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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