Kips Bay, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated August 12, 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
115
Trend
Up 6% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
349

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5190
Citywide (30d)
34125
Kips Bay share
2.2%

Recent Incidents in Kips Bay

  1. Violent Crime — Woman Pushed Station Security, Fled Scene @ E 28th St & Park Ave S (Flatiron District, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ozh9JeqPKqLJr_12e3Q] Aug 10, 2026
  2. Robbery — Woman Robbed @ E 33rd St & 2nd Ave (Gramercy, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzefTWWWQJWzK-tvjCr] Aug 10, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — Backup Requested for Large Group of People Fighting @ E 33rd St & Park Ave (Flatiron District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzdpORltG1NTi9-waq7] Aug 10, 2026
  4. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 25 EAST 29 STREET [311:70003446] Aug 9, 2026
  5. Robbery — Police Searching for Stolen Red Honda CR-V @ E 26th St & 2nd Ave [CZ:-OzYoe_CvIEWWWrmzzpH] Aug 9, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WIRE MESH AT SKYLIGHT AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 5th STORY @ Block 916 Lot 15 [HPD:19127116] Aug 9, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SKYLIGHT GLASS AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 5th STORY @ Block 916 Lot 15 [HPD:19127115] Aug 9, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNCAPPED GAS LINE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4WR, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 916 Lot 15 [HPD:19127114] Aug 9, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4WR, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 916 Lot 15 [HPD:19127113] Aug 9, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 916 Lot 15 [HPD:19127112] Aug 9, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kips Bay, Manhattan safe?

Kips Bay currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 115 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 (323 incidents).

How does Kips Bay compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Kips Bay logged 115 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 (84), homeless (16), Violent Crime (7).

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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