Updated May 11, 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.
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELICTRICAL WIRE AT CEILING AT BASEMENT @ Block 1059 Lot 32 [HPD:18877838] May 7, 2026
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 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1059 Lot 32 [HPD:18877836] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1176 Lot 9 [HPD:18874672] May 6, 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 NORTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1176 Lot 9 [HPD:18874675] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CACKED AND MISSING PLASTER AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1152 Lot 71 [HPD:18852179] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1152 Lot 71 [HPD:18852178] May 5, 2026
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 = 3 , WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1152 Lot 71 [HPD:18852177] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1152 Lot 71 [HPD:18852176] May 5, 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 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1152 Lot 71 [HPD:18852175] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNCAPPED GAS LINE AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1152 Lot 71 [HPD:18852174] May 5, 2026
Prospect Heights currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 72 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, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (72). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (72 incidents).
How does Prospect Heights compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Prospect Heights logged 72 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 (71), homeless (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.