Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Gritty-turned-trendy Midtown West enclave packed with international restaurants on 9th and 10th Avenues, theater district proximity, and Hudson River Park access.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
98
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
98

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
2261
Citywide (30d)
13481
Hell's Kitchen share
4.3%

Recent Incidents in Hell's Kitchen

  1. 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 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1042 Lot 60 [HPD:18877293] May 7, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2053 ADM CODE PROVIDE DWELLING WITH A JANITOR OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR JANITORIAL SERVICE. @ Block 1042 Lot 60 [HPD:18877292] May 7, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF GNATS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 763 Lot 5 [HPD:18877396] May 7, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — Report of One Shot Fired @ 597 W 49th St (Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) [CZ:-Orv8iAF_lCvFaVZdgEN] May 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT THROUGHOUT YARD @ Block 1077 Lot 57 [HPD:18874493] May 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 1076 Lot 36 [HPD:18876271] May 6, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT ALL WALLS AND CIELING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1076 Lot 36 [HPD:18876270] May 6, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4RN, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1076 Lot 36 [HPD:18876269] May 6, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C 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 4RN, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1076 Lot 36 [HPD:18876268] May 6, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DEFECTIVE INTERCOM AT BUILDING ENTRANCE FRONT TO SOUTH WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4RN, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1076 Lot 36 [HPD:18876267] May 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan safe?

Hell's Kitchen currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 98 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Hell's Kitchen?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (96 incidents).

How does Hell's Kitchen compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Hell's Kitchen logged 98 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Hell's Kitchen?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (92), Violent Crime (4), homeless (1).

Is Hell's Kitchen 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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