Updated June 27, 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.
Robbery — Man Broke Into Car, Stole Items @ E 116th St & Park Ave (East Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow-tainXpNv3LtznkX6] Jun 25, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Man Shot at Train Station @ E 125th St & 2nd Ave (East Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow-n6UQjuhLnGs0QkcJ] Jun 25, 2026
Violent Crime — Five Possible Gunshots Detected @ 2108 Lexington Ave (East Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow-ldtNTeu1YXEbWR4_] Jun 25, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Man Stabbed After Asking for Money @ E 124th St & Madison Ave (East Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvsZLe48sD2kz1cF4Pf] Jun 24, 2026
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 132 E 125th St (East Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvsBxz-lNWYVYYIoAwA] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL. @ Block 1727 Lot 21 [HPD:19028534] Jun 24, 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:19027765] Jun 24, 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:19027764] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1755 Lot 47 [HPD:19027761] Jun 24, 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 LATCHSET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR @ Block 1787 Lot 1 [HPD:19029026] Jun 24, 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 542 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 (7). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (923 incidents).
How does East Harlem compare to the rest of Manhattan?
East Harlem logged 542 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 (504), Violent Crime (25), Robbery (5).
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.