Updated June 27, 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.
Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Disturbance @ 510 W 27th St (Chelsea, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvoGPhWQTOsPpPlZHqX] Jun 23, 2026
homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 550 WEST 34 STREET [311:69433036] Jun 21, 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 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 695 Lot 7502 [HPD:19020514] Jun 20, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 695 Lot 7502 [HPD:19020510] Jun 20, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 695 Lot 7502 [HPD:19020509] Jun 20, 2026
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 516 WEST 26 STREET [311:69388003] Jun 17, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CASEMENT SASH WINDOW AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 720 Lot 73 [HPD:19011797] Jun 16, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 3RD AND 4TH CONCRETE TREADS FROM BOTTOM UP AT BUILDING FRONT @ Block 722 Lot 45 [HPD:19005624] Jun 13, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTAR AT BUILDING FRONT COLUMNS @ Block 722 Lot 45 [HPD:19005623] Jun 13, 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 3N, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 694 Lot 32 [HPD:19002420] Jun 12, 2026
Chelsea currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 35 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 (62 incidents).
How does Chelsea compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Chelsea logged 35 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 (25), Robbery (3), Violent Crime (3).
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.