Violent Crime — Man Punched Train Operator's Left Arm on Northbound Platform @ 23 St Station (R) (W) (Flatiron District, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ozoz4hk7Uo7FHi7oBDd] Aug 12, 2026
Violent Crime — Man Assaulted Woman at Union Square Station @ E 14th St & Union Sq E (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzmxIewK65sdGk46o3C] Aug 11, 2026
Violent Crime — Woman Pushed Station Security, Fled Scene @ E 28th St & Park Ave S (Flatiron District, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ozh9JeqPKqLJr_12e3Q] Aug 10, 2026
Violent Crime — Man Pushed MTA Agent @ E 14th St & Union Sq E (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ozca3qwg5skplD4yw8u] Aug 9, 2026
Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Man Armed With Two Gasoline-Filled Water Bottles on Train Platform @ W 18th St & 7th Ave (Chelsea, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzaZTYuXSSU2TmE5RUK] Aug 9, 2026
Robbery — Report of Man Snatched Woman's Wallet @ 30 E 17th St [CZ:-OzZDkKFS0rPvetZJIPA] Aug 9, 2026
homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 25 EAST 29 STREET [311:70003446] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 571 Lot 18 [HPD:19127207] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 896 Lot 12 [HPD:19127179] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 896 Lot 12 [HPD:19127178] Aug 9, 2026
Flatiron currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 146 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (30). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (320 incidents).
How does Flatiron compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Flatiron logged 146 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 (55), homeless (41), Robbery (26).
Is Flatiron getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.