Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated November 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

Total Incidents
16
Trend
Down 61% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
117

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Vinegar Hill share
0.1%

Recent Incidents in Vinegar Hill

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD COUNTER TOP AT SINK IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 525, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 244 Lot 40 [HPD:19358780] Nov 6, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT LIGHT SWITCH AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 19F, 19th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 244 Lot 19 [HPD:19356038] Nov 5, 2026
  3. 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 3G, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2027 Lot 1 [HPD:19338021] Oct 29, 2026
  4. 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 3G, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2027 Lot 1 [HPD:19338020] Oct 29, 2026
  5. 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 DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2027 Lot 1 [HPD:19338019] Oct 29, 2026
  6. 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2027 Lot 1 [HPD:19338017] Oct 29, 2026
  7. 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 AND ASSEMBLIES AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO STAIRCASE A AT PUBLIC HALL, 9th STORY @ Block 243 Lot 56 [HPD:19333337] Oct 28, 2026
  8. 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 AND ASSEMBLIES AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO STAIRCASE B AT PUBLIC HALL, 10th STORY @ Block 243 Lot 56 [HPD:19333336] Oct 28, 2026
  9. 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 AND ASSEMBLIES AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO STAIRCASE B AT PUBLIC HALL, 8th STORY @ Block 243 Lot 56 [HPD:19333335] Oct 28, 2026
  10. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Chronic @ 68 JAY STREET [311:70888353] Oct 26, 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 16 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, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (117). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (117 incidents).

How does Vinegar Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Vinegar Hill logged 16 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 (15), homeless (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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