Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Small, tight-knit neighborhood between Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery with an Irish-American heritage and village atmosphere.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
70
Trend
Up 13% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
235

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
Windsor Terrace share
0.6%

Recent Incidents in Windsor Terrace

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 439 16th St [CZ:-OzfC3i4LpHGPtj8x7W6] Aug 10, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM PAPER SIGN AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 870 Lot 3 [HPD:19133560] Aug 8, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT BURROW IN GROUND YARD @ Block 870 Lot 3 [HPD:19133602] Aug 8, 2026
  4. 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 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''BUILD 262'' @ Block 870 Lot 38 [HPD:19133705] Aug 8, 2026
  5. 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 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''BUILD 262'' @ Block 870 Lot 38 [HPD:19133706] Aug 8, 2026
  6. 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 1RF, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1105 Lot 49 [HPD:19125728] Aug 5, 2026
  7. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Harassment Incident @ 1653–1665 Tenth Ave (Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Oz3C9FAP9s4cfTdulsz] Aug 2, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICK DOWN DOOR STAND AT 2ND FIRE DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 5260 Lot 14 [HPD:19110072] Aug 2, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 28 RCNY § 25-171; & 67 (7)(B) MDL; NYC FIRE CODE § 703.1.3; NYC FIRE CODE § 703.2: ADJUST DOOR TO PREVENT GAPS BETWEEN THE TOP AND SIDE EDGES OF DOOR AND DOOR JAMB EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCE OF 1/8 OF AN INCH AND MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCE OF 3/4 OF AN INCH BETWEEN THE DOOR BOTTOM AND SILL AT AT BUILDING ENTRANCE , 1st STORY @ Block 5260 Lot 14 [HPD:19110071] Aug 2, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKING DEVICE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 5260 Lot 14 [HPD:19110070] Aug 2, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn safe?

Windsor Terrace currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 70 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Windsor Terrace?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (223 incidents).

How does Windsor Terrace compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Windsor Terrace logged 70 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Windsor Terrace?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (64), Violent Crime (4), Agitator / Disturbance (2).

Is Windsor Terrace 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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