Sunset Park, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated November 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.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
84
Trend
Down 13% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
266

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Sunset Park share
0.7%

Recent Incidents in Sunset Park

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LATCHSET ASSEMBY WITH MANUAL OPERATED DOOR KNOB AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING, , 1st STORY @ Block 757 Lot 10 [HPD:19354885] Nov 5, 2026
  2. 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 LATCHSET ASSEMBY WITHOUT MANUAL OPERATED DOOR KNOB AT FRONT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING, , 1st STORY @ Block 757 Lot 10 [HPD:19354884] Nov 5, 2026
  3. 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 AT SOUTH ENTRANCE TO VESTIBULE , AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 757 Lot 10 [HPD:19354883] Nov 5, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FLOOR VINYL TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 736 Lot 46 [HPD:19362856] Nov 4, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 736 Lot 46 [HPD:19362860] Nov 4, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUB FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 736 Lot 46 [HPD:19362867] Nov 4, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 736 Lot 46 [HPD:19362873] Nov 4, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 736 Lot 46 [HPD:19362897] Nov 4, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 736 Lot 46 [HPD:19362899] Nov 4, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 736 Lot 46 [HPD:19362901] Nov 4, 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 84 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, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (266). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (266 incidents).

How does Sunset Park compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Sunset Park logged 84 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 (84).

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.

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