Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated November 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
1176
Trend
Down 10% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
3435

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Prospect Lefferts Gardens share
9.3%

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 THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT D7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 1321 Lot 61 [HPD:19365373] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RADIATOR PIPE AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5026 Lot 70 [HPD:19365637] Nov 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RADIATOR PIPE EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5026 Lot 70 [HPD:19365636] Nov 9, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 17A, 16th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5026 Lot 100 [HPD:19366363] 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 HINGE AT DOOR LEADING TO CELLAR AT EAST AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 5046 Lot 56 [HPD:19365510] Nov 9, 2026
  6. 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 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5046 Lot 56 [HPD:19365509] Nov 9, 2026
  7. 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 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5046 Lot 56 [HPD:19365508] Nov 9, 2026
  8. 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 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5046 Lot 56 [HPD:19365507] Nov 9, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL DOOR FRAME IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 37, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5053 Lot 38 [HPD:19365572] Nov 9, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASTE LINE UNDER WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 37, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5053 Lot 38 [HPD:19365571] Nov 9, 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 1176 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (3434 incidents).

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

Prospect Lefferts Gardens logged 1176 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 (1175), homeless (1).

Is Prospect Lefferts Gardens 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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