Is Windsor Terrace Safe? Brooklyn Livability, Crime & Rent
Windsor Terrace scores a median 6.9: strong livability and practical infrastructure offset by rising crime, noise, and longer commute times.
Is Windsor Terrace Safe?
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn scores 6.9/10 for overall livability, ranking #3 of 19 Brooklyn neighborhoods. Windsor Terrace scores a median 6.9: strong livability and practical infrastructure offset by rising crime, noise, and longer commute times.
This score aggregates live NYPD crime data, 311 safety complaints, shooting incidents, and building health signals within walking distance. Safety varies by block — check a specific Windsor Terrace address below for a block-level breakdown.
Score Overview
Vertical line = borough median. Scale: 0-10.
Neighborhood Character
Windsor Terrace is a tree-dense, park-adjacent neighborhood where you'll encounter roughly 104 trees within every 200-meter radius and a canopy density that ranks 9.5/10—nearly the densest in the borough. You're minutes from Prospect Park's eastern edge and surrounded by five neighborhood parks including Greenwood Playground and Detective Joseph Mayrose Park, each averaging 288 meters away. The building stock is uniformly walk-ups, giving the area a consistent, low-rise residential feel. Transit access via the F and G lines at 15 St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Pkwy keeps you connected, though the commute score of 5.5 runs slightly below the borough average. The neighborhood maintains a village atmosphere anchored by local pubs and proximity to Green-Wood Cemetery, but you'll contend with 910 noise complaints annually and a worsening crime trend (+157.7% over 12 months).
Analysis based on 3 properties scored across 30+ data points
Livability & Restoration
Tree Canopy
104 trees
Avg within 200m | Density: 9.5/10
10 additional trees per block correlates with health benefits equivalent to being 7 years younger (Kardan et al., 2015)
Park Access
Greenwood Playground
Avg 288m away | Score: 2.9/10
Living within 300m of green space associated with 30% fewer antidepressant prescriptions (Taylor et al., 2015)
Acoustic Quality
5/10
Noise proxy score (higher = quieter)
Chronic noise above 55 dB at night associated with 8% cardiovascular mortality increase (Basner et al., 2014)
Street Character
0/10
Enclosure: 0/10
Transit & Commute
Subway Stations
Commute Score
5.5/10
Borough median: 6.5/10
Walk Score Proxy
0/10
Based on street geometry analysis
Financial Landscape
Median Price
$0
Price per Sq Ft
$0
Price Distribution
Price by Building Type
Investment Indicators
Avg Unused FAR
0 sqft
Development rights potential
Unused development rights valued at $30-$80/sqft in Brooklyn (Glaeser, 2011)
Avg Days on Market
0
Market velocity signal
Multi-Family Stock
0%
2-4 family buildings
Multi-family owner-occupants build 2.4x wealth vs single-family (Herbert, 2013)
Outdoor & Green Space
Avg Tree Count
104
Within 200m radius
Canopy Density
9.5/10
Normalized canopy coverage
Park Network
- Greenwood Playground
- Detective Joseph Mayrose Park
- Sitting Area
- Thomas J. Cuite Park
- Captain John McKenna, IV Park
Avg distance: 288m
Practical Living
Building Types
Who Windsor Terrace Is For
Park-centric residents
Art/Livability score of 7.3 exceeds borough median by 2.3 points, driven by exceptional tree cover (9.5/10 canopy) and five parks within walking distance
Walk-up apartment dwellers
Practical score of 9.0 (borough median: 5.5) reflects consistent walk-up building stock and reliable neighborhood infrastructure
Cost-neutral shoppers
Outdoor score of 5.8 outpaces borough median by 1.2 points, offering accessible green space without premium pricing data constraints
Pros & Cons
Strengths
Exceptional tree canopy coverage
9.5/10 canopy density with 104 trees per 200m radius—among the highest in Brooklyn
Multiple parks within short distance
Five parks averaging 288m away, including Greenwood Playground and Detective Joseph Mayrose Park
Strong walkability and neighborhood infrastructure
Practical score of 9.0, highest among all measured dimensions, reflecting reliable services and walk-up buildings
Direct transit access
F and G line service at two nearby stations (15 St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Pkwy)
Trade-offs
High noise complaints
910 noise complaints annually—indicative of ongoing sound issues from transit, street activity, or nightlife
Rising crime trend
Crime increased 157.7% over 12 months; current safety percentile at 95% in borough (below average)
Below-average commute score
Commute score of 5.5 versus borough median of 6.5; limited express transit options affect travel times
Moderate-to-high rodent complaints
185 rodent complaints over 12 months, typical urban pressure but worth noting for ground-floor residents
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Search an Address in Windsor TerraceFrequently Asked Questions about Windsor Terrace
1Is Windsor Terrace safe?
Windsor Terrace safety varies by block. DwellCheck provides detailed safety data including NYPD crime statistics, arrest data, and 311 complaints. Check the Windsor Terrace safety page for full details.
2What is the average rent in Windsor Terrace?
Rents in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn vary significantly by building and apartment type. The median listing price is $0. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses.
3How is transit access in Windsor Terrace?
Windsor Terrace has a commute score of 5.5/10. 2 subway stations serve the area: 15 St-Prospect Park, Fort Hamilton Pkwy.
4What are the best streets in Windsor Terrace?
The best streets depend on your priorities. Use DwellCheck to compare specific addresses across livability, safety, transit, and environmental factors.
5What is the average DwellScore in Windsor Terrace?
The median composite score is 6.9 (IQR: 6.5–7.3). This reflects exceptional Practical (9.0) and Art/Livability (7.3) scores, countered by weaker Financial (5.0), Commute (5.5), Investment (5.0), and Outdoor (5.8) dimensions.
6How does Windsor Terrace compare to Brooklyn overall?
It outperforms on Art/Livability (+2.3 points) and Practical infrastructure (+3.5 points), but lags on Commute (–1.0), Financial (–0.7), and Investment (–0.8) metrics.
7Is Windsor Terrace safe?
Safety is average for Brooklyn (95th percentile in the borough). Total crimes over 12 months: 317. Crime has worsened significantly (+157.7% trend). Noise complaints are high at 910 annually; rodent complaints are moderate at 185.
8What's the transit situation?
You'll access the F and G lines via 15 St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Pkwy stations. The commute score of 5.5 reflects adequate but not premium connectivity; many residents report longer travel times to Manhattan job centers.
9How green is Windsor Terrace?
Very. Average 104 trees within 200 meters and 9.5/10 canopy density make it one of Brooklyn's most tree-rich neighborhoods. Five parks are nearby, and Prospect Park's eastern edge is accessible.