Updated November 12, 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: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1988 Lot 27 [HPD:19365619] Nov 9, 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 5, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1988 Lot 27 [HPD:19365618] Nov 9, 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 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1941 Lot 46 [HPD:19366089] Nov 9, 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 1968 Lot 46 [HPD:19366571] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL, INTERCOM AND RETURN BUZZER FROM BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE TO SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 7, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1968 Lot 46 [HPD:19366572] Nov 9, 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 7, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1968 Lot 46 [HPD:19366570] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1918 Lot 22 [HPD:19365741] Nov 9, 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 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1918 Lot 22 [HPD:19365740] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AT VESTIBULE DOOR IN THE PUBLIC HALL LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS 4B, 3rd STORY @ Block 1751 Lot 66 [HPD:19370448] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOSEHOLD ITEMS AT 3RD STORY PUBLIC HALL IN THE PUBLIC HALL LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS 4B, 3rd STORY @ Block 1751 Lot 66 [HPD:19370445] Nov 9, 2026
Harlem currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 769 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (2696 incidents).
How does Harlem compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Harlem logged 769 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 (763), Drug Activity (4), 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.