Updated November 12, 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 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER EXCEEDING 130 DEGRESS AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2243 Lot 335 [HPD:19366345] 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 31A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2229 Lot 46 [HPD:19366224] 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 IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 31A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2229 Lot 46 [HPD:19366223] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BASEMENT DOOR LOCKED LEADING TO BOILER AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 2229 Lot 46 [HPD:19366222] 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 31A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2229 Lot 46 [HPD:19366221] 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 J, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2247 Lot 29 [HPD:19365697] 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 K, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2247 Lot 29 [HPD:19365696] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED IN THE BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM AT EAST @ Block 2247 Lot 29 [HPD:19365695] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2230 Lot 5 [HPD:19361755] Nov 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT THE WASTE-PIPE UNDER THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2174 Lot 208 [HPD:19364782] Nov 8, 2026
Inwood currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 498 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 (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1374 incidents).
How does Inwood compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Inwood logged 498 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 (494), homeless (3), Drug Activity (1).
Is Inwood getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.