* **Northern Border:** Flushing Avenue (separating the precinct from the 90th Precinct, which serves Williamsburg) * **Southern Border:** Atlantic Avenue (separating the precinct from the 77th Precinct, which serves Crown Heights) * **Western Border:** Classon Avenue (separating the precinct from the 88th Precinct, which serves Clinton Hill and Fort Greene) * **Eastern Border:** Broadway and Saratoga Avenue (separating the precinct from the 81st and 83rd Precincts) Because Bedford-Stuyvesant is a large neighborhood, it is divided between two precincts. The 79th Precinct covers the western and northern sections of the neighborhood, while the neighboring 81st Precinct covers the eastern portion. ## Neighborhood Coordination Officer (NCO) Sectors To improve community relations and address localized quality-of-life issues, the NYPD divides the 79th Precinct into smaller geographic areas called Neighborhood Coordination Officer (NCO) sectors.
Each sector is assigned dedicated officers who focus on the specific needs of those blocks. Residents can identify their specific sector and find direct contact information for their assigned NCOs by visiting the official NYPD website. ## How to Verify Your Police Precinct Because precinct boundaries run down the middle of border streets, it can sometimes be difficult to determine which precinct serves a specific address. If you live or work near a boundary line, you can verify your precinct using official resources: * **The NYPD Precinct Finder:** The official New York City Police Department website features an interactive map tool. By entering a specific street address and borough, you can instantly identify the correct precinct and sector. * **NYC 311:** You can call 311 or visit the NYC 311 portal to look up local government boundaries, including police precincts, based on your address. * **Community Council Meetings:** The 79th Precinct Community Council holds regular public meetings. Attending these meetings is a helpful way to confirm local boundaries and discuss neighborhood safety concerns directly with precinct leadership.
## What to Do If You Are Outside the 79th Precinct If your address is outside the boundaries of the 79th Precinct, you are served by one of the neighboring commands: * **South of Atlantic Avenue:** Served by the 77th Precinct. * **West of Classon Avenue:** Served by the 88th Precinct. * **North of Flushing Avenue:** Served by the 90th Precinct. * **East of Broadway/Saratoga Avenue:** Served by the 81st Precinct. For any emergency requiring immediate police, medical, or fire assistance, always dial 911. The emergency dispatch system automatically routes your call to the nearest available units, regardless of precinct boundaries. For non-emergency inquiries, administrative questions, or to contact community affairs, refer to the official NYPD directory to find the contact information for your specific precinct station house.
