Kips Bay, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

East side residential neighborhood with NYU Langone Medical Center, waterfront esplanade, and a mix of young professionals and families.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
107
Trend
Down 14% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
332

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5180
Citywide (30d)
38725
Kips Bay share
2.1%

Recent Incidents in Kips Bay

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE LOWER WINDOW SASH SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE WITHIN THE FRAME AND OPEN, AT THE FIRST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 10D, 10th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 894 Lot 7501 [HPD:19240003] Sep 23, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT REFIT THE LOWER WINDOW SASH SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE WITHIN THE FRAME AND OPEN, AT THE FIRST WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 10D, 10th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 894 Lot 7501 [HPD:19240002] Sep 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE LOWER WINDOW SASH SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE WITHIN THE FRAME AND OPEN, AT THE FIRST WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH. IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 10D, 10th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 894 Lot 7501 [HPD:19240001] Sep 23, 2026
  4. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 120 EAST 32 STREET [311:70497101] Sep 22, 2026
  5. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 2430 FDR [311:70484476] Sep 21, 2026
  6. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 581 THIRD AVENUE [311:70469984] Sep 20, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 901 Lot 54 [HPD:19231632] Sep 20, 2026
  8. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 12C, 12th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 920 Lot 13 [HPD:19226040] Sep 18, 2026
  9. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 12C, 12th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 920 Lot 13 [HPD:19226039] Sep 18, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 12C, 12th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 920 Lot 13 [HPD:19226037] Sep 18, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kips Bay, Manhattan safe?

Kips Bay currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 107 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Kips Bay?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (311 incidents).

How does Kips Bay compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Kips Bay logged 107 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Kips Bay?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (102), homeless (5).

Is Kips Bay getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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