Prospect Heights, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Home to Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Museum, with Vanderbilt Avenue's acclaimed restaurant row and easy access to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
268
Trend
Down 29% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
956

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Prospect Heights share
2.1%

Recent Incidents in Prospect Heights

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM WRONG INFORMATION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 2003 Lot 7503 [HPD:19365451] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE ... AT PUBLIC HALL, 13th STORY @ Block 2003 Lot 7503 [HPD:19365450] Nov 9, 2026
  3. 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 AND WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1304, 13th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2003 Lot 7503 [HPD:19365449] Nov 9, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1304, 13th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2003 Lot 7503 [HPD:19365448] Nov 9, 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 DOOR LATCH SET AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 3rd STORY @ Block 1960 Lot 70 [HPD:19365592] Nov 9, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DOOR FRAME AT VESTIBULE , AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1066 Lot 13 [HPD:19365469] Nov 9, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1066 Lot 13 [HPD:19365468] Nov 9, 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 VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1066 Lot 13 [HPD:19365467] Nov 9, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE 2ND ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE FROM EAST AT SOUTH AT BUILDING FRONT @ Block 1059 Lot 32 [HPD:19361471] Nov 8, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE 1ST ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE FROM EAST AT SOUTH AT BUILDING FRONT @ Block 1059 Lot 32 [HPD:19361470] Nov 8, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Heights, Brooklyn safe?

Prospect Heights currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 268 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Prospect Heights?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (953 incidents).

How does Prospect Heights compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Prospect Heights logged 268 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Prospect Heights?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (268).

Is Prospect Heights 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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