Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Art gallery capital of NYC along the High Line, with Chelsea Market, a thriving LGBTQ+ scene, and luxury residential developments along the Hudson River.
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOOR LOCK AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 720 Lot 73 [HPD:18878061] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2053 ADM CODE PROVIDE DWELLING WITH A JANITOR OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR JANITORIAL SERVICE. @ Block 720 Lot 73 [HPD:18878060] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY @ Block 720 Lot 55 [HPD:18824115] Apr 29, 2026
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 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 719 Lot 20 [HPD:18820730] Apr 29, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 719 Lot 20 [HPD:18820733] Apr 29, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 719 Lot 20 [HPD:18820734] Apr 29, 2026
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 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 719 Lot 20 [HPD:18820729] Apr 29, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 719 Lot 20 [HPD:18820731] Apr 29, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 8F, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 716 Lot 7506 [HPD:18820594] Apr 29, 2026
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 10, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 715 Lot 1 [HPD:18820363] Apr 29, 2026
Chelsea currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 12 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Chelsea?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (12). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (12 incidents).
How does Chelsea compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Chelsea logged 12 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Chelsea?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (12).
Is Chelsea getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.