Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Legendary neighborhood and cultural capital of Black America, home to the Apollo Theater, 125th Street's commercial corridor, and a rapidly evolving dining scene.
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF A KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR TO ROOM WITH FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 9, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1988 Lot 109 [HPD:19240120] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1988 Lot 109 [HPD:19240119] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1988 Lot 109 [HPD:19240118] Sep 23, 2026
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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2010 Lot 42 [HPD:19238744] Sep 23, 2026
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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2010 Lot 42 [HPD:19238743] Sep 23, 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 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1728 Lot 50 [HPD:19239696] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1728 Lot 6 [HPD:19238469] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1728 Lot 6 [HPD:19238468] Sep 23, 2026
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 LATCH SET AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 1912 Lot 8 [HPD:19239498] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1912 Lot 8 [HPD:19239497] Sep 23, 2026
Harlem currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 631 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Harlem?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (21). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (2085 incidents).
How does Harlem compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Harlem logged 631 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Harlem?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (628), Drug Activity (2), homeless (1).
Is Harlem getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.