Greenwich Village, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Bohemian heart of Manhattan with Washington Square Park, NYU campus, jazz clubs on Bleecker Street, and winding streets that break the grid.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
90
Trend
Down 34% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
542

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6427
Citywide (30d)
42098
Greenwich Village share
1.4%

Recent Incidents in Greenwich Village

  1. 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 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 740 Lot 11 [HPD:19366506] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING LOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT INSTALLED AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 590 Lot 43 [HPD:19366331] Nov 9, 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 1ST DOOR FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL LEADING TO SOUTH YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 537 Lot 6 [HPD:19365857] Nov 9, 2026
  4. 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 26, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 537 Lot 6 [HPD:19365856] Nov 9, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASH BASIN IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 26, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 537 Lot 6 [HPD:19365855] Nov 9, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES .... IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 26, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 537 Lot 6 [HPD:19365854] Nov 9, 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 THE VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 537 Lot 6 [HPD:19366184] Nov 9, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 742 Lot 27 [HPD:19359669] Nov 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 742 Lot 27 [HPD:19359668] Nov 7, 2026
  10. 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 745 Lot 29 [HPD:19354892] Nov 5, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenwich Village, Manhattan safe?

Greenwich Village currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 90 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Greenwich Village?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (534 incidents).

How does Greenwich Village compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Greenwich Village logged 90 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Greenwich Village?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (87), homeless (3).

Is Greenwich 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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