Greenwich Village, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 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
33
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
33

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
2261
Citywide (30d)
13481
Greenwich Village share
1.5%

Recent Incidents in Greenwich Village

  1. homeless — Encampment: N/A [311:68902967] May 7, 2026
  2. 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 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 590 Lot 41 [HPD:18875251] May 6, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 586 Lot 45 [HPD:18875372] May 6, 2026
  4. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 117 WEST 3 STREET [311:68874613] May 4, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 9, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 585 Lot 47 [HPD:18850797] May 4, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 9, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 585 Lot 47 [HPD:18898614] May 4, 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 CEILING, NORTH & WEST WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 9, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 585 Lot 47 [HPD:18850798] May 4, 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 CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 9, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 585 Lot 47 [HPD:18850796] May 4, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 9, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 585 Lot 47 [HPD:18850795] May 4, 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 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 528 Lot 63 [HPD:18850692] May 4, 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 33 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, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (33). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (33 incidents).

How does Greenwich Village compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Greenwich Village logged 33 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 (30), homeless (3).

Is Greenwich Village 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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