Prospect Park South, Brooklyn Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Historic Victorian neighborhood near Prospect Park

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
781
Trend
Down 3% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1588

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41017
Prospect Park South share
6.4%

Recent Incidents in Prospect Park South

  1. Violent Crime — Report of Gunshots Heard @ 55 E 19th St (Flatbush, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow1AEsRhjmyuDQV9A--] Jun 26, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 475 Ocean Ave (Flatbush, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvtBn--xXtwpkdzqFcf] Jun 24, 2026
  3. 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 MISSING SIGN AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 5054 Lot 35 [HPD:19027082] Jun 24, 2026
  4. 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 5J, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5053 Lot 18 [HPD:19028587] Jun 24, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5064 Lot 92 [HPD:19027974] Jun 24, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE REGLAZE BATHTUB WITH PORCELAIN PAINT. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5063 Lot 9 [HPD:19027849] Jun 24, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5063 Lot 9 [HPD:19027847] Jun 24, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING CORNER PLATE AT WEST CORNER OF FRONT TOP AND RETURN RAIL AT BALCONY AT BUILDING FRONT AT 1st FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST, 3rd STORY @ Block 5058 Lot 57 [HPD:19028846] Jun 24, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT BALCONY AT BUILDING FRONT AT 2nd FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST, 6th STORY @ Block 5058 Lot 57 [HPD:19028845] Jun 24, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING CORNER PLATE AT EAST CORNER OF FRONT TOP AND RETURN RAIL AT BALCONY AT BUILDING FRONT AT 2nd FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST, 2nd STORY @ Block 5058 Lot 57 [HPD:19028844] Jun 24, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Park South, Brooklyn safe?

Prospect Park South currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 781 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Prospect Park South?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1571 incidents).

How does Prospect Park South compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Prospect Park South logged 781 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 Park South?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (763), Violent Crime (15), Robbery (3).

Is Prospect Park South 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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