Flatiron, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Buzzy Midtown South district anchored by the Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park, Eataly, and a dense concentration of tech companies.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 37
• Violent Crime: 4
• homeless: 2
• Agitator / Disturbance: 1
• Robbery: 1

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 2 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 2 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 40 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 1 incidents

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Recent Incidents in Flatiron

1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 300 Park Ave S (Flatiron District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsKhGx2hpe9uW0kWAhq] May 11, 2026
2. homeless — Encampment: N/A [311:68941706] May 10, 2026
3. homeless — Encampment: N/A [311:68934645] May 10, 2026
4. Violent Crime — Man Assaulted, Suspect Fled in White Porsche @ 159 3rd Ave [CZ:-OsDU_H56LHbNuQXNfzo] May 9, 2026
5. Violent Crime — Man Fleeing on Foot After Assaulting Person at 18th Street Station @ W 18th St & 7th Ave (Chelsea, Manhattan) [CZ:-Os6gUDoXbUqhpLBG0L0] May 8, 2026
6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKING MACHANISM STSTEM AT CASEMENT WINDOW AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 773 Lot 56 [HPD:18876673] May 6, 2026
7. 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 AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 773 Lot 56 [HPD:18876672] May 6, 2026
8. Robbery — Officers Searching for Theft Suspect @ 401 Park Ave S (Flatiron District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OrqLPtIV_ayb2IJpp1r] May 5, 2026
9. 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 AT DOOR LEADING TO CELLAR AT BASEMENT @ Block 573 Lot 15 [HPD:18898657] May 5, 2026
10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE EAST SIDELITE AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT BASEMENT @ Block 573 Lot 15 [HPD:18898676] May 5, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Chelsea A
• Gramercy A
• Greenwich Village A
• Murray Hill A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flatiron, Manhattan safe?

Flatiron currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 45 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Flatiron?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (40 incidents).

How does Flatiron compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Flatiron logged 45 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Flatiron?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (37), Violent Crime (4), homeless (2).

Is Flatiron getting safer or more dangerous?

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

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