Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

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

Waterfront neighborhood with a working fishing fleet, Emmons Avenue seafood restaurants, and the pedestrian-friendly bay promenade.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
24
Trend
Up 4% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
66

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
14330
Citywide (30d)
37196
Sheepshead Bay share
0.2%

Recent Incidents in Sheepshead Bay

  1. 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 6J, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 7475 Lot 1 [HPD:19225399] Sep 17, 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6J, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 7475 Lot 1 [HPD:19225398] Sep 17, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE -CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE TESTED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES FOR APARTMENT AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, POSITIVE LEAD-BASED PAINT IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT F3, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7421 Lot 16 [HPD:19228103] Sep 15, 2026
  4. 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 WINDOW FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F3, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7421 Lot 16 [HPD Sep 15, 2026
  5. 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) CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F3, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7421 Lot 16 [HPD:19227395] Sep 15, 2026
  6. 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F3, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7421 Lot 16 [HPD: Sep 15, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT NORTHEAST @ Block 8792 Lot 7502 [HPD:19218063] Sep 14, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR GREATER THAN 30 SQ FEET UNKEYED AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT NORTHEAST @ Block 8792 Lot 7502 [HPD:19218062] Sep 14, 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 LEADING TO WEST COURT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 7444 Lot 23 [HPD:19211409] Sep 11, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LATCH SET AT DOOR LEADING TO WEST COURT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 7444 Lot 23 [HPD:19211408] Sep 11, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn safe?

Sheepshead Bay currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 24 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Sheepshead Bay?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (65 incidents).

How does Sheepshead Bay compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Sheepshead Bay logged 24 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Sheepshead Bay?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (24).

Is Sheepshead Bay 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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