Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated March 29, 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
17
Trend
Up 240% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
33

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
9427
Citywide (30d)
37111
Vinegar Hill share
0.2%

Recent Incidents in Vinegar Hill

  1. Drug Activity — Drug Activity: Use Indoor @ 286 SOUTH STREET [311:68428817] Mar 23, 2026
  2. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic [311:68413440] Mar 22, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 303, 3rd STORY, 8th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 244 Lot 40 [HPD:18732709] Mar 19, 2026
  4. rat_sighting — Rat Sighting: Rat Sighting @ 57 JAY STREET [RAT:68378088] Mar 18, 2026
  5. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 151 YORK STREET [311:68367705] Mar 18, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETADENT MATRIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 15th STORY @ Block 87 Lot 9 [HPD:18730471] Mar 18, 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 AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 9C, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 108 Lot 7501 [HPD:18714583] Mar 16, 2026
  8. 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 1308, 13th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 87 Lot 9 [HPD:18711141] Mar 14, 2026
  9. 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 1308, 13th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 87 Lot 9 [HPD:18711142] Mar 14, 2026
  10. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ EAST RIVER [311:68294296] Mar 11, 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 17 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 (4). Morning (6am–12pm) sees the most activity (10 incidents).

How does Vinegar Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Vinegar Hill logged 17 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: homeless (8), hazardous_building (6), rat_sighting (2).

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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