Updated September 28, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood with Inwood Hill Park's old-growth forest, Dominican and Irish heritage, and some of the island's most affordable rents.
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 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:19238539] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WEST WALL CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:19238814] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASH BASIN CABINET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:19238815] 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 KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:19238816] Sep 23, 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 EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:19238817] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO TENANT ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:19238818] 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:19238889] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2053 ADM CODE PROVIDE DWELLING WITH A JANITOR OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR JANITORIAL SERVICE. @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:19238887] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:19238291] Sep 23, 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 IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:19238289] Sep 23, 2026
Inwood currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 259 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Inwood?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1156 incidents).
How does Inwood compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Inwood logged 259 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Inwood?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (258), Drug Activity (1).
Is Inwood getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.