Updated May 11, 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.
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 176 E 122nd St (East Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsLdusO-oY-QevYxQA6] May 11, 2026
Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Person Armed With Knife @ 205 E 125th St (East Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsE8fAHuWwn5C5QVLra] May 9, 2026
Violent Crime — ShotSpotter Technology Detected Possible Gunshots @ 2194 3rd Ave [CZ:-OsDcjBWF7WOWTjKvDUe] May 9, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Five Gunshots Heard @ E 122nd St & 2nd Ave (East Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsAjCPc9uwA3vqjRucs] May 9, 2026
Violent Crime — Woman Assaulting Passenger on Northbound 4 Train @ E 125th St & Lexington Ave (East Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-Os9Mh4oERYJBmH2PdNy] May 9, 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 , 1st STORY @ Block 1726 Lot 27 [HPD:18876684] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR. , 1st STORY @ Block 1726 Lot 27 [HPD:18899337] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1753 Lot 126 [HPD:18875176] May 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 8P, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1778 Lot 6 [HPD:18874726] May 6, 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1778 Lot 6 [HPD:18874732] May 6, 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 124 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 (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (117 incidents).
How does East Harlem compare to the rest of Manhattan?
East Harlem logged 124 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 (114), Violent Crime (8), Agitator / Disturbance (2).
Is East Harlem getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.