Updated August 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.
Robbery — Man Stole Phone @ Flatbush Ave & Grand Army Plz (Prospect Heights, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Oz_Ft_pNy-6B3xg016R] Aug 9, 2026
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 EAST, SOUTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1173 Lot 1 [HPD:19127003] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C 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 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1173 Lot 1 [HPD:19127000] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BROKEN UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASH GLASS PANES AT FIRST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1173 Lot 1 [HPD:19126999] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C 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 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1173 Lot 1 [HPD:19126998] Aug 9, 2026
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 PAPER SIGN AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1077 Lot 4 [HPD:19133616] Aug 8, 2026
Violent Crime — Person Assaulted at Brooklyn Museum Station @ Washington Ave & Eastern Pkwy (Crown Heights, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzOYCOzzUI5pkSJkmzL] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND 140F DEGREES AT ALL FIXTURES AND EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LIMIT OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 130F DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2I, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 1176 Lot 27 [HPD:19119445] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 1176 Lot 27 [HPD:19119444] Aug 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 4A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 1176 Lot 27 [HPD:19119443] Aug 6, 2026
Prospect Heights currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 182 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (586 incidents).
How does Prospect Heights compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Prospect Heights logged 182 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 (174), Robbery (4), Agitator / Disturbance (1).
Is Prospect Heights getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.