Updated May 11, 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.
Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Helicopter Disturbance @ 139 Payson Ave (Inwood, Manhattan) [CZ:-Os9RTY2mB1NphZgmBrO] May 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 NORTH WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:18877936] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL COVERED WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:18877934] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT EAST WALL AND CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:18877933] May 7, 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 EAST WALL AND CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:18877932] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER AND RETURN INTERCOM SYSTEM AT BUILDING FRONT TO CELLPHONE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:18877931] May 7, 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 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:18877930] May 7, 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 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2248 Lot 92 [HPD:18877929] May 7, 2026
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 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2226 Lot 45 [HPD:18877541] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH 3RD WINDOW AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2226 Lot 45 [HPD:18877540] May 7, 2026
Inwood currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 201 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (200 incidents).
How does Inwood compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Inwood logged 201 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 (198), Violent Crime (2), Agitator / Disturbance (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.