Alternatively, you can use the interactive NYC Crime Map utility provided by the city. This tool allows users to input a specific address to identify which precinct covers that location, displaying the exact boundary lines on an interactive map interface. ## Neighborhoods and General Boundaries Served The 79th Precinct primarily serves the northern and central portions of the **Bedford-Stuyvesant** neighborhood in Brooklyn. The area is a mix of residential blocks, historic brownstones, and commercial corridors. The general geographic boundaries for the 79th Precinct include: * **North Boundary:** Flushing Avenue (bordering the Williamsburg neighborhood and the Brooklyn Navy Yard area). * **South Boundary:** Atlantic Avenue (bordering the Crown Heights neighborhood). * **West Boundary:** Classon Avenue (bordering the Clinton Hill neighborhood). * **East Boundary:** Broadway and Saratoga Avenue (bordering the Bushwick and Brownsville neighborhoods).
Because boundary lines can run down the middle of specific streets, properties on opposite sides of a boundary street may belong to different precincts. Residents living on these border streets should use the official address search tool to confirm their designated precinct. ## How to Verify Your Precinct by Address If you are unsure whether a specific home or business address falls within the 79th Precinct boundaries, you can verify the location using the following official methods: * **NYC 311 Portal:** Visit the NYC 311 website and search for "Find My Precinct." Entering the specific street number and name will return the correct precinct number, sector, and patrol borough. * **Call 311:** If you do not have internet access, calling 311 within New York City provides quick access to precinct verification services. * **Look for Sector Maps:** The 79th Precinct is divided into smaller sectors served by dedicated Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs). The official precinct page hosts specific sector maps (such as Sector A, B, C, and D) detailing which officers patrol specific blocks.
## Alternative Resources for Boundary Information In addition to the NYPD website, other city agencies publish maps that align with precinct boundaries. The NYC Department of City Planning offers community district maps that closely correspond to local police precinct lines. The 79th Precinct largely aligns with Brooklyn Community District 3. For historical research or offline access, physical maps and community guides are often available at local Brooklyn Public Library branches within the Bedford-Stuyvesant area. However, for the most current operational boundaries, always verify details directly with the NYPD or through the official NYC.gov portal.
