Updated November 12, 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.
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM HATCH LOCKED AT FRONT AREAWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1064 Lot 56 [HPD:19366438] 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 2D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1064 Lot 56 [HPD:19366437] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1039 Lot 40 [HPD:19366031] Nov 9, 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 NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1039 Lot 40 [HPD:19366030] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3RN, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 763 Lot 76 [HPD:19365782] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3RN, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 763 Lot 76 [HPD:19365781] Nov 9, 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 INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3RN, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 763 Lot 76 [HPD:19365780] Nov 9, 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 INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3RN, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 763 Lot 76 [HPD:19365779] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GARBAGE BAGS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1041 Lot 57 [HPD:19362119] Nov 8, 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 17H, 17th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1019 Lot 1 [HPD:19365079] Nov 8, 2026
Hell's Kitchen currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 222 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (985 incidents).
How does Hell's Kitchen compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Hell's Kitchen logged 222 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 (216), homeless (5), Drug Activity (1).
Is Hell's Kitchen getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.