NYPD 73rd Precinct

NYPD 73rd Precinct Welcome to the 73rd Precinct's official page, serving the residents of northeastern Brooklyn, containing Brownsville and Ocean Hill.

This is a page for residents and the communities in the northeastern area of Brooklyn containing Brownsville and Ocean Hill. To engage with their police, receive updates and discuss matters affecting their neighborhood. Please treat your neighbors with the same respect as if you were meeting them face to face. Please limit discussion to issues affecting the northeastern area of Brooklyn containing

Brownsville and Ocean Hill. Offensive or profane content may be removed by moderators. We do not endorse any advertisements that may appear on this page. ALWAYS report crimes in progress and other emergencies to 911, and 311 for non-emergencies

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08/27/2026

WANTED FOR HOMICIDE AND ROBBERY:

Have you seen Jesus Acosta? He is wanted for the fatal shooting of a 44-year-old man on 8/23 inside 842 Rockaway Ave in Brooklyn and a robbery from 8/25 at 143 East 149 St in the Bronx.

Have info? DM NYPD Crimestoppers or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

Join us and bring your children for the Back to School Backpack Giveaway.
08/19/2026

Join us and bring your children for the Back to School Backpack Giveaway.

Thank you to all of our Community Partners, Elected Officials and Senior NYPD leadership that helped make Nation Night O...
08/06/2026

Thank you to all of our Community Partners, Elected Officials and Senior NYPD leadership that helped make Nation Night Out a huge success. We hope to see you at the next one.

Our NST Officers stay vigilant and proactive when it comes to keeping our streets safe. On two separate incidents, indiv...
08/06/2026

Our NST Officers stay vigilant and proactive when it comes to keeping our streets safe. On two separate incidents, individuals were arrested and these fi****ms were seized.

08/06/2026

Every Traffic Fatality is preventable. Please slow down, obey traffic laws, Make sure the device you're riding is legal. Whether you're commuting or having fun, one unsafe decision can change lives forever. Ride Safe, Ride legal,

08/06/2026

Parents: Before buying an e-bike or e-scooter ONLINE, Make sure it's legal to ride in NYC. Many high-speed devices sold online are NOT street legal and maybe subject to seizure. Riders under 16 years are prohibited to ride e-bikes and e-scooters. Know before you buy, Ride Safe

08/06/2026

As e-bike and e-scooter use continues to grow, so do serious crashes that involve these devices. Know the rules: Max speed 15 MPH. Riders must be 16 or older. No sidewalk riding. Obey traffic signals. Ride Smart, Ride Legal, Ride Safely

08/06/2026
Verify that you are buying an e-bike, moped or e-scooter that is certified by an accredited testing lab. This is the fir...
08/06/2026

Verify that you are buying an e-bike, moped or e-scooter that is certified by an accredited testing lab. This is the first step in preventing a battery fire.

Whether our you're riding a bicycle, E-bike or scooter, make sure you follow the rules of the road.
08/06/2026

Whether our you're riding a bicycle, E-bike or scooter, make sure you follow the rules of the road.

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1470 East New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11212

Telephone

+17184955411

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