Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated August 12, 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

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 5
• homeless: 2
• Agitator / Disturbance: 1
• Robbery: 1
• Violent Crime: 1

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 1 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 4 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 31 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 5 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Vinegar Hill

1. Violent Crime — Two Possible Gunshots Detected @ 68 Cumberland Walk (Fort Greene, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ozo_I-JVvJqbeNNc0SZ] Aug 12, 2026
2. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Person Armed With Knife in Dispute @ 24 Monument Walk (Fort Greene, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Oz5mOORUYa1dKWSdtAe] Aug 3, 2026
3. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Chronic @ EAST RIVER [311:69889425] Jul 30, 2026
4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 12C, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 108 Lot 7501 [HPD:19101282] Jul 27, 2026
5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 12C, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 108 Lot 7501 [HPD:19101281] Jul 27, 2026
6. Robbery — Person Robbed @ Clinton St & S Street Via E (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OyALA0Pij5g0YMhjaSr] Jul 22, 2026
7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF KICKSTAND AT COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT SOUTH AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 121 Lot 3 [HPD:19077560] Jul 17, 2026
8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2617, 26th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 87 Lot 9 [HPD:19087993] Jul 16, 2026
9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2617, 26th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 87 Lot 9 [HPD:19087990] Jul 16, 2026
10. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ BRIDGE STREET [311:69717247] Jul 15, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• DUMBO A
• Downtown Brooklyn B
• Fort Greene C

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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 10 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) 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 10 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 (5), homeless (2), 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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