Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated September 26, 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
15
Trend
Up 7% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
43

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
14773
Citywide (30d)
38725
Vinegar Hill share
0.1%

Recent Incidents in Vinegar Hill

  1. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ EAST RIVER [311:70504597] Sep 23, 2026
  2. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 107 Lot 48 [HPD:19230514] Sep 19, 2026
  3. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 107 Lot 48 [HPD:19230513] Sep 19, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 107 Lot 48 [HPD:19230511] Sep 19, 2026
  5. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ EAST RIVER [311:70433603] Sep 17, 2026
  6. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ EAST RIVER [311:70435749] Sep 17, 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 12C, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 108 Lot 7501 [HPD:19208673] Sep 10, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 12C, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 108 Lot 7501 [HPD:19208672] Sep 10, 2026
  9. 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 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 12C, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 108 Lot 7501 [HPD:19208671] Sep 10, 2026
  10. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 107 Lot 48 [HPD:19196174] Sep 4, 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 15 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (34 incidents).

How does Vinegar Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Vinegar Hill logged 15 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 (12), homeless (3).

Is Vinegar Hill getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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