Lenox Hill, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Upscale neighborhood home to major hospitals and galleries

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
47
Trend
Down 53% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
261

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5190
Citywide (30d)
34125
Lenox Hill share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in Lenox Hill

  1. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Unattended Armed Suitcase @ Lexington Ave & E 62nd St [CZ:-Ozm7zYxrszFvzU2sNjI] Aug 11, 2026
  2. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Performing Lewd Acts on Platform Bench @ 68 St-Hunter College Station (6) (Upper East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ozffb6KG25iQiGWXSZG] Aug 10, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — Three People Fighting on Train @ E 63rd St & Lexington Ave (Upper East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzcgAduvjEkam33rUBp] Aug 9, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — Report of Man Fighting Another Man, Entering 4/5/6 Train at Lexington Ave Station @ E 60th St & Park Ave (Upper East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzMxD0HPSLnbzts4FxD] Aug 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH 1ST WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1380 Lot 60 [HPD:19119224] Aug 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH 2ND WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1380 Lot 60 [HPD:19132220] Aug 6, 2026
  7. 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 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1380 Lot 60 [HPD:19119225] Aug 6, 2026
  8. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Police Search for Suspect @ 188–198 E 60th St (Upper East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzH0dsIqbTbcvBJ5P2H] Aug 5, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC- §272024 PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PURE AND WHOLESOME WATER SUPPLY THAT WAS FOUND DISCOLORED AT COLD WATER AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1428 Lot 17 [HPD:19116660] Aug 4, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1428 Lot 17 [HPD:19116662] Aug 4, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenox Hill, Manhattan safe?

Lenox Hill currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 47 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Lenox Hill?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (232 incidents).

How does Lenox Hill compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Lenox Hill logged 47 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Lenox Hill?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (25), Robbery (8), Agitator / Disturbance (6).

Is Lenox Hill 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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