Sunset Park, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated September 26, 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.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
89
Trend
Up 24% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
299

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
14773
Citywide (30d)
38725
Sunset Park share
0.6%

Recent Incidents in Sunset Park

  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 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 782 Lot 36 [HPD:19238764] Sep 23, 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 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 782 Lot 36 [HPD:19238765] Sep 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 4, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 782 Lot 36 [HPD:19238766] Sep 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE LOWER SASH AT THE 1ST WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 719 Lot 33 [HPD:19232692] Sep 21, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 4, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 719 Lot 33 [HPD:19232690] Sep 21, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 4; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 781 Lot 75 [HPD:19240403] Sep 20, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 781 Lot 75 [HPD:19240421] Sep 20, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM ENTRANCE OF BUILDING TO EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 781 Lot 75 [HPD:19240423] Sep 20, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 781 Lot 75 [HPD:19240435] Sep 20, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE LOWER SASH AT 1ST WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 723 Lot 65 [HPD:19229902] Sep 18, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunset Park, Brooklyn safe?

Sunset Park currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 89 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 (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (293 incidents).

How does Sunset Park compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Sunset Park logged 89 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 (89).

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.

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