Updated June 27, 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.
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 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 821 Lot 54 [HPD:19024067] Jun 23, 2026
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 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 821 Lot 54 [HPD:19024066] Jun 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2044, 2041.1 HMC: §238 MDL and 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 821 Lot 54 [HPD:19024065] Jun 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINETS AT THE SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 821 Lot 54 [HPD:19024064] Jun 23, 2026
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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 747 Lot 9 [HPD:19023049] Jun 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LAMINATE COUNTER TOP AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 747 Lot 9 [HPD:19023047] Jun 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORETISE LOCK IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 821 Lot 54 [HPD:19020328] Jun 19, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ 45th St & 5th Ave (Sunset Park, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ov7OVT8_-Tl_RV2w8MK] Jun 14, 2026
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 HINGE AT ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 747 Lot 9 [HPD:19005815] Jun 13, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 747 Lot 9 [HPD:18999290] Jun 11, 2026
Sunset Park currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 85 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 (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (174 incidents).
How does Sunset Park compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Sunset Park logged 85 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 (81), Violent Crime (2), Agitator / Disturbance (1).
Is Sunset Park getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.