Kips Bay, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 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
21
Trend
Up 2000% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
22

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
2261
Citywide (30d)
13481
Kips Bay share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in Kips Bay

  1. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 208 EAST 28 STREET [311:68915157] May 8, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE AT WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 11B, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 929 Lot 1 [HPD:18877338] May 7, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 11B, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 929 Lot 1 [HPD:18877337] May 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 11B, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 929 Lot 1 [HPD:18877336] May 7, 2026
  5. 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 11B, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 929 Lot 1 [HPD:18877335] May 7, 2026
  6. 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 11B, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 929 Lot 1 [HPD:18877334] May 7, 2026
  7. 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 LATCH SET AT DOOR LEADING TO STAIRCASE (A) AT NORTH AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 929 Lot 1 [HPD:18877333] May 7, 2026
  8. Robbery — Officers Searching for Theft Suspect @ 401 Park Ave S (Flatiron District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OrqLPtIV_ayb2IJpp1r] May 5, 2026
  9. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 285 LEXINGTON AVENUE [311:68873516] May 4, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO RETURN BUZZER AT NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 13B, 13th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 884 Lot 42 [HPD:18850241] May 4, 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 21 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 (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (21 incidents).

How does Kips Bay compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Kips Bay logged 21 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 (18), homeless (2), Robbery (1).

Is Kips Bay getting safer or more dangerous?

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

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