Mott Haven, The Bronx Safety Report

F among the least safe in NYC

Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

South Bronx waterfront neighborhood experiencing rapid development with new luxury buildings, brewery districts, and proximity to Yankee Stadium and the Bruckner corridor.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
321
Trend
Up 6% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
971

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
14857
Citywide (30d)
38725
Mott Haven share
2.2%

Recent Incidents in Mott Haven

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT BALCONY REAR YARD. AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2nd STORY @ Block 2288 Lot 35 [HPD:19238342] Sep 23, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOSEHOLD ITEMS BALCONY AT REAR YARD AT FIRE ESCAPE, 1st STORY @ Block 2288 Lot 35 [HPD:19238341] Sep 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5T, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2556 Lot 2 [HPD:19239072] Sep 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENT AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5T, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2556 Lot 2 [HPD:19239069] Sep 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4W, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2301 Lot 11 [HPD:19237273] Sep 22, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4W, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2301 Lot 11 [HPD:19237272] Sep 22, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4W, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2301 Lot 11 [HPD:19237270] Sep 22, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4W, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2301 Lot 11 [HPD:19237269] Sep 22, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4W, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2301 Lot 11 [HPD:19242256] Sep 22, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4W, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2301 Lot 11 [HPD:19242258] Sep 22, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mott Haven, The Bronx safe?

Mott Haven currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 321 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Mott Haven?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (16). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (909 incidents).

How does Mott Haven compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Mott Haven logged 321 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Mott Haven?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (318), Drug Activity (3).

Is Mott Haven getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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