Flatiron, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated November 12, 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

Total Incidents
75
Trend
Down 63% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
593

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6427
Citywide (30d)
42098
Flatiron share
1.2%

Recent Incidents in Flatiron

  1. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ WEST 27 STREET [311:71053924] Nov 9, 2026
  2. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 793 6 AVENUE [311:71048986] Nov 9, 2026
  3. 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 5B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 923 Lot 43 [HPD:19360764] Nov 7, 2026
  4. 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 923 Lot 43 [HPD:19360763] Nov 7, 2026
  5. 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 IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7F, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 559 Lot 55 [HPD:19357671] Nov 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SILICONE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7F, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 559 Lot 55 [HPD:19357670] Nov 6, 2026
  7. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 787 6 AVENUE [311:71006856] Nov 5, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 879 Lot 54 [HPD:19357332] Nov 5, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2053 ADM CODE PROVIDE DWELLING WITH A JANITOR OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR JANITORIAL SERVICE. @ Block 772 Lot 45 [HPD:19353814] Nov 4, 2026
  10. 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 772 Lot 45 [HPD:19353812] Nov 4, 2026

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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 75 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 (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (586 incidents).

How does Flatiron compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Flatiron logged 75 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 (63), homeless (10), Drug Activity (2).

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.

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