Updated September 28, 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.
homeless — Encampment: N/A @ WEST 34 STREET [311:70510469] Sep 23, 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 19C, 18th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 700 Lot 27 [HPD:19236065] Sep 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM .. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 738 Lot 7503 [HPD:19207923] Sep 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT THE DOOR AT BUILDING FRONT , 1st STORY @ Block 714 Lot 63 [HPD:19194030] Sep 6, 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 DOOR AT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING , 1st STORY @ Block 714 Lot 63 [HPD:19194029] Sep 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 741 Lot 34 [HPD:19191203] Sep 4, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL. @ Block 741 Lot 34 [HPD:19191202] Sep 4, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 695 Lot 31 [HPD:19189949] Sep 3, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT S6F, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 695 Lot 15 [HPD:19185487] Sep 2, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT S6F, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 695 Lot 15 [HPD:19185486] Sep 2, 2026
Chelsea currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 11 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (50 incidents).
How does Chelsea compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Chelsea logged 11 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 (10), homeless (1).
Is Chelsea getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.