Prospect Park South, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated May 11, 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
257
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
257

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
4161
Citywide (30d)
13481
Prospect Park South share
6.2%

Recent Incidents in Prospect Park South

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR FRAME IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 403, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORT May 7, 2026
  2. 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) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 403, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5123 Lot 5 [HPD:18913881] May 7, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 403, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5123 Lot 5 [HPD:189 May 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5064 Lot 40 [HPD:18875798] May 6, 2026
  5. 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 KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5064 Lot 40 [HPD:18875797] May 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5064 Lot 40 [HPD:18875796] May 6, 2026
  7. 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 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5064 Lot 40 [HPD:18875795] May 6, 2026
  8. 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 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5064 Lot 40 [HPD:18875794] May 6, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5082 Lot 84 [HPD:18875177] May 6, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT LOWER SASH 2ND WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 5102 Lot 63 [HPD:18874896] May 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Park South, Brooklyn safe?

Prospect Park South currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 257 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, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (257). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (257 incidents).

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

Prospect Park South logged 257 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 (257).

Is Prospect Park South 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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