Lower East Side, Manhattan Safety Report

C average safety

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

Historic immigrant gateway turned nightlife destination, with tenement museums, Orchard Street shopping, and some of Manhattan's best late-night food.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
109
Trend
Down 42% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
444

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5180
Citywide (30d)
38725
Lower East Side share
2.1%

Recent Incidents in Lower East Side

  1. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 140 ORCHARD STREET [311:70520430] Sep 24, 2026
  2. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ EAST RIVER [311:70504597] Sep 23, 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 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 415 Lot 32 [HPD:19237938] Sep 22, 2026
  4. 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 415 Lot 32 [HPD:19237937] Sep 22, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BASEMENT ENTRANCE DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 415 Lot 32 [HPD:19237936] Sep 22, 2026
  6. 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 408 Lot 11 [HPD:19237448] Sep 22, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY @ Block 283 Lot 43 [HPD:19236655] Sep 22, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH AND EAST WALLS LEADING TO BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 6th STORY @ Block 283 Lot 43 [HPD:19236653] Sep 22, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE OF 130F AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 354 Lot 20 [HPD:19241216] Sep 21, 2026
  10. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ EAST RIVER [311:70433603] Sep 17, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lower East Side, Manhattan safe?

Lower East Side currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 109 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Lower East Side?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (9). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (401 incidents).

How does Lower East Side compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Lower East Side logged 109 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Lower East Side?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (104), homeless (4), Drug Activity (1).

Is Lower East Side 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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