Prospect Park South, Brooklyn Safety Report

C average safety

Updated November 12, 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
752
Trend
Down 44% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
3013

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Prospect Park South share
5.9%

Recent Incidents in Prospect Park South

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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 37, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5053 Lot 38 [HPD:19365570] Nov 9, 2026
  4. 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 AND EAST WALL, INSIDE THE CLOSET IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5063 Lot 23 [HPD:19365691] Nov 9, 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 EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5063 Lot 23 [HPD:19365688] Nov 9, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISH BY THE METHOD OF REGLAZING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 30, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5121 Lot 18 [HPD:19366301] Nov 9, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT RISER AT EAST WALL AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 30, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5121 Lot 18 [HPD:19366300] Nov 9, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 30, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5121 Lot 18 [HPD:19370525] Nov 9, 2026
  9. 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 HINGES AT DOOR AT BULKHEAD AT FIRE STAIRS, 6th STORY @ Block 5120 Lot 26 [HPD:19366144] Nov 9, 2026
  10. 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 HINGES AT FIRE EXIT DOOR AT SOUTH SECTION AT SOUTH WALL AND NORTH SECTION AT NORTH WALL AT FIRE STAIRS @ Block 5120 Lot 26 [HPD:19366143] Nov 9, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Park South, Brooklyn safe?

Prospect Park South currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 752 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (3011 incidents).

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

Prospect Park South logged 752 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 (750), Drug Activity (1), homeless (1).

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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