Updated August 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.
Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Person Armed With Gun @ E 127th St & Madison Ave (East Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzgBJwbm1_av103nnKV] Aug 10, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Man Shot, Lying on Ground @ 2101 Madison Ave [CZ:-OzcSyhOKK1f_jv38T9P] Aug 9, 2026
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected on Rooftop @ 110 E 129th St (East Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-Oz_8XDMlP3r_Yzk4lxJ] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1756 Lot 7502 [HPD:19126894] Aug 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 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1756 Lot 7502 [HPD:19126893] Aug 9, 2026
Violent Crime — People Fighting @ E 125th St & Lexington Ave [CZ:-OzO-WiV3HD-0iQMcxiH] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1729 Lot 19 [HPD:19120075] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1729 Lot 19 [HPD:19120074] Aug 6, 2026
Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Person Armed With Gun @ 505 E 120th St (East Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzJKxlw1PaPN4CqaRy-] Aug 5, 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 LATCH SET AT SOUTH FIRE DOOR TO PUBLIC HALL STAIR '' A '' AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 1778 Lot 6 [HPD:19126326] Aug 5, 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 386 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (18). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1320 incidents).
How does East Harlem compare to the rest of Manhattan?
East Harlem logged 386 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 (357), Violent Crime (14), Robbery (8).
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.