East Village, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated September 28, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Legendary counterculture neighborhood with punk rock history, Tompkins Square Park, and some of the densest concentrations of bars and restaurants in Manhattan.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
151
Trend
Down 54% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
757

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
4549
Citywide (30d)
36035
East Village share
3.3%

Recent Incidents in East Village

  1. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 157 2 AVENUE [311:70520780] Sep 24, 2026
  2. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 157 2 AVENUE [311:70520779] Sep 24, 2026
  3. 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 ...HINGE AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 437 Lot 7 [HPD:19239544] Sep 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 441 Lot 32 [HPD:19241733] Sep 22, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY @ Block 441 Lot 32 [HPD:19241732] Sep 22, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY @ Block 441 Lot 32 [HPD:19242003] Sep 22, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5R, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 441 Lot 32 [HPD:19240984] Sep 21, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5R, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 441 Lot 32 [HPD:19240983] Sep 21, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5R, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 441 Lot 32 [HPD:19240980] Sep 21, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5R, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 441 Lot 32 [HPD:19240979] Sep 21, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Village, Manhattan safe?

East Village currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 151 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in East Village?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (7). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (727 incidents).

How does East Village compare to the rest of Manhattan?

East Village logged 151 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 Village?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (144), homeless (6), Drug Activity (1).

Is East Village getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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