Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Small historic neighborhood between DUMBO and Downtown Brooklyn

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
13
Trend
Down 41% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
35

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41017
Vinegar Hill share
0.1%

Recent Incidents in Vinegar Hill

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 75 Chapel St (Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvusrCSNfqgEcG3E7mh] Jun 24, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF ANT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1710, 17th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 87 Lot 9 [HPD:19020964] Jun 20, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1115, 11th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 87 Lot 9 [HPD:19015300] Jun 18, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1115, 11th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 87 Lot 9 [HPD:19015299] Jun 18, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING FIRE REDARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 109 Lot 1 [HPD:19010925] Jun 14, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9F, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 244 Lot 19 [HPD:19004774] Jun 10, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 9F, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 244 Lot 19 [HPD:19004756] Jun 10, 2026
  8. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ Front St & Washington St (DUMBO, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ouda1Lt3Ktse2eGoJ-E] Jun 8, 2026
  9. Robbery — Report of Person Robbed of Moped at Gunpoint @ 218 Front St (Fort Greene, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ou_9uBt_ZjdJve_TkLj] Jun 8, 2026
  10. 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 LATCH SET AT HOPPER DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 4th STORY @ Block 109 Lot 1 [HPD:18996904] Jun 8, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn safe?

Vinegar Hill currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 13 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Vinegar Hill?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (31 incidents).

How does Vinegar Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Vinegar Hill logged 13 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Vinegar Hill?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (8), Violent Crime (3), Agitator / Disturbance (1).

Is Vinegar Hill 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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