Battery Park City, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Planned waterfront community on the Hudson with extensive esplanade, parks, and family-friendly residential towers overlooking the Statue of Liberty.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
32
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
32

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
2261
Citywide (30d)
13481
Battery Park City share
1.4%

Recent Incidents in Battery Park City

  1. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Chronic @ 62 WILLIAM STREET [311:68936983] May 10, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS AT EAST AND WEST WALLS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 316, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''EAST'', 4th FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 16 Lot 20 [HPD:18875973] May 6, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOORING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 316, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''EAST'', 4th FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 16 Lot 20 [HPD:18875972] May 6, 2026
  4. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Bomb Threat @ Greenwich St & Fulton St (Financial District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OrgJu1H-FBGvCnQFNpZ] May 3, 2026
  5. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 123 GREENWICH STREET [311:68864434] May 3, 2026
  6. homeless — Encampment: N/A [311:68865736] May 3, 2026
  7. 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 12R, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 65 Lot 20 [HPD:18823491] Apr 29, 2026
  8. 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 LATCH SET AT FIRE PUMP ROOM ( FIRE STAIR A ) LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 27th STORY, 1st PUBLIC PARTS FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 17 Lot 29 [HPD:18863289] Apr 29, 2026
  9. 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 LATCH SET ( FIRE STAIR A) IN THE FIRE STAIRS LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 17th STORY, SECTION ''A'', 2nd FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 17 Lot 29 [HPD:18863471] Apr 29, 2026
  10. 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 HINGES IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 14th STORY @ Block 17 Lot 29 [HPD:18863467] Apr 29, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Battery Park City, Manhattan safe?

Battery Park City currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 32 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Battery Park City?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (32). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (32 incidents).

How does Battery Park City compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Battery Park City logged 32 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Battery Park City?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (28), homeless (3), Agitator / Disturbance (1).

Is Battery Park City 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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