Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn Safety Report

D well below average safety

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

Diverse neighborhood south of Prospect Park with Caribbean heritage, the Prospect Park Zoo, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden access.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
956
Trend
Up 4% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
2753

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
Prospect Lefferts Gardens share
8.4%

Recent Incidents in Prospect Lefferts Gardens

  1. 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 FOYER LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5045 Lot 38 [HPD:19127252] Aug 9, 2026
  2. 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 FOYER LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5045 Lot 38 [HPD:19127251] Aug 9, 2026
  3. 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 AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR @ Block 5064 Lot 82 [HPD:19133466] Aug 8, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS (SECTION NORTH) AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 5064 Lot 82 [HPD:19133467] Aug 8, 2026
  5. 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 FRONT YARD @ Block 5083 Lot 44 [HPD:19133469] Aug 8, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF FLIES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 5083 Lot 44 [HPD:19133471] Aug 8, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR @ Block 5085 Lot 83 [HPD:19133376] Aug 8, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLES AND SHOPPING CART AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1304 Lot 18 [HPD:19120649] Aug 7, 2026
  9. 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 E8, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5044 Lot 68 [HPD:19132642] Aug 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT BATH TUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2W, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''east'', 1st FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5026 Lot 264 [HPD:19120839] Aug 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn safe?

Prospect Lefferts Gardens currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 956 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Prospect Lefferts Gardens?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (5). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (2730 incidents).

How does Prospect Lefferts Gardens compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Prospect Lefferts Gardens logged 956 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 Lefferts Gardens?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (940), Violent Crime (9), Robbery (6).

Is Prospect Lefferts Gardens 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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