Updated November 12, 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 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 AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 740 Lot 11 [HPD:19366506] Nov 9, 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 EAST AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 742 Lot 27 [HPD:19359669] Nov 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 742 Lot 27 [HPD:19359668] Nov 7, 2026
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Chronic @ WEST 27 STREET [311:70949755] Oct 31, 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 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 744 Lot 1 [HPD:19345163] Oct 31, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HARDWOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 744 Lot 1 [HPD:19345162] Oct 31, 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 1B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 744 Lot 1 [HPD:19345159] Oct 31, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 744 Lot 1 [HPD:19345158] Oct 31, 2026
homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 480 WEST 13 STREET [311:70916317] Oct 28, 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9B, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 721 Lot 7 [HPD:19328288] Oct 26, 2026
Chelsea currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 13 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (112 incidents).
How does Chelsea compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Chelsea logged 13 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 (3).
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.