Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
El Barrio — historic Puerto Rican and Latino neighborhood with La Marqueta, Museum Mile's northern stretch, and rapidly changing real estate along the 2nd Avenue subway.
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AT VESTIBULE DOOR IN THE PUBLIC HALL LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS 4B, 3rd STORY @ Block 1751 Lot 66 [HPD:19370448] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOSEHOLD ITEMS AT 3RD STORY PUBLIC HALL IN THE PUBLIC HALL LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS 4B, 3rd STORY @ Block 1751 Lot 66 [HPD:19370445] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL/BUZZER SYSTEM IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 3rd STORY @ Block 1751 Lot 66 [HPD:19370444] 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 CEILING IN THE CLOSET AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4B, 3rd STORY @ Block 1751 Lot 66 [HPD:19370441] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR @ Block 1751 Lot 66 [HPD:19370432] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1751 Lot 66 [HPD:19370431] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1755 Lot 47 [HPD:19361457] Nov 8, 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 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1755 Lot 47 [HPD:19361452] Nov 8, 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1755 Lot 47 [HPD:19361451] Nov 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1755 Lot 47 [HPD:19361450] Nov 8, 2026
East Harlem currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 477 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in East Harlem?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1757 incidents).
How does East Harlem compare to the rest of Manhattan?
East Harlem logged 477 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in East Harlem?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (474), Drug Activity (1), homeless (1).
Is East Harlem getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.