Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Working-class neighborhood with one of NYC's largest Chinatowns along 8th Avenue, stunning Manhattan views from Sunset Park, and Industry City's food halls.
Robbery — Person Robbed @ 4th Ave & 49th St (Sunset Park, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsBBc4ffFLycAtFSodd] May 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REMOVE THE TORN AND/OR LOOSE FLOOR COVERING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY @ Block 709 Lot 47 [HPD:18852430] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 709 Lot 47 [HPD:18852440] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SHUT-OFF KNOB AT RADIATOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 709 Lot 47 [HPD:18852439] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 709 Lot 47 [HPD:18852438] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 709 Lot 47 [HPD:18852437] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 709 Lot 47 [HPD:18852436] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 6th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 709 Lot 47 [HPD:18852435] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 709 Lot 47 [HPD:18852434] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 709 Lot 47 [HPD:18852433] May 5, 2026
Sunset Park currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 38 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Sunset Park?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (37 incidents).
How does Sunset Park compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Sunset Park logged 38 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Sunset Park?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (37), Robbery (1).
Is Sunset Park getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.