Updated August 12, 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.
Violent Crime — Report of Man Stabbed by Woman, Robbed After Leaving Bar @ 5th Ave & 41st St (Sunset Park, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzL039vo1M_xvfLzia9] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND BICYCLE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 798 Lot 20 [HPD:19132154] Aug 6, 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 FIRE DOOR AT SOUTH LEADING TO SOUTH SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 798 Lot 20 [HPD:19132152] Aug 6, 2026
Violent Crime — Possible Gunshot Detected @ 4620 2nd Ave (Sunset Park, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzG41cbV83d3bvdRjJ4] Aug 5, 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 H, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 719 Lot 33 [HPD:19123326] Jul 31, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW AT 1ST WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT H, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 719 Lot 33 [HPD:19123330] Jul 31, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 783 Lot 45 [HPD:19108731] Jul 31, 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 AT FRONT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING, , 1st STORY @ Block 719 Lot 56 [HPD:19103517] Jul 29, 2026
Robbery — Man Robbed Woman of IPhone, Cash @ 363 40th St (Sunset Park, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OyVrQDKzSUtS0ja5y9n] Jul 26, 2026
Robbery — Report of Man Robbed Person at Gunpoint @ 4405 5th Ave (Sunset Park, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OyMwuERWvVVIhGBtu9O] Jul 25, 2026
Sunset Park currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 86 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 (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (274 incidents).
How does Sunset Park compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Sunset Park logged 86 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 (79), Robbery (5), Violent Crime (2).
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.