Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated September 26, 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
931
Trend
Up 26% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
2770

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
14773
Citywide (30d)
38725
Prospect Lefferts Gardens share
6.3%

Recent Incidents in Prospect Lefferts Gardens

  1. 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 BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1302 Lot 1 [HPD:19239925] Sep 23, 2026
  2. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1314 Lot 80 [HPD:19242681] Sep 23, 2026
  3. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1314 Lot 80 [HPD:19242680] Sep 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HARD WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1314 Lot 80 [HPD:19242679] Sep 23, 2026
  5. 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1314 Lot 80 [HPD:19242678] Sep 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1314 Lot 80 [HPD:19242677] Sep 23, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE TILES AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1314 Lot 80 [HPD:19242676] Sep 23, 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1314 Lot 80 [HPD:19242675] Sep 23, 2026
  9. 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 REPLACE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5065 Lot 48 [HPD:19239146] Sep 23, 2026
  10. 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 NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5065 Lot 48 [HPD:19239145] Sep 23, 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 931 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 (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (2761 incidents).

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

Prospect Lefferts Gardens logged 931 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 (930), homeless (1).

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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