Police Service Area 5

Commanding Officer: Deputy Inspector Rebecca C. BukofzerTavarez

Location: 221 East 123rd Street, New York, NY 10035

Police Service Area 5 serves New York City Housing Authority developments in the 23rd, 25th, and 28th precincts.

Contact Information

Police Service Area: (212) 860-1212
Neighborhood Coordination Officers: (212) 996-8849
Domestic Violence Officer: (212) 996-8416 - E-mail
Youth Coordination Officer: E-mail
Auxiliary Coordinator: (212) 860-3179
Community Affairs: (212) 860-3179

Get to Know Your Neighborhood Coordination Officers

Neighborhood Coordination Officers, or NCOs, are your local problem solvers. They spend all their working hours within the confines of their assigned sectors, actively engaging with local community members and residents. They get to know the neighborhood, its people, and its problems extremely well.

Use the list below to find your NCOs. Feel free to email your officers directly, or contact your local precinct, to discuss ongoing crime or quality-of-life issues.

Community Council

President: Carmen Perez (917) 374-4274 cdperez1942@gmail.com

Vice President: Corine Dickens (212) 860-3179 ps5communitycouncil@gmail.com

Treasurer: Thomas Frederick (212) 860-3179
Corresponding Secretary: Yolanda Brooks (212) 860-3179
Sergeant At Arms: Sharon Cotton (212) 860-3179 
Meetings: Community Council meetings typically take place on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM at the various locations (no meetings June, July, Aug).