Lower East Side, Manhattan Safety Report

C average safety

Updated June 27, 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
187
Trend
Up 31% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
330

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6890
Citywide (30d)
41016
Lower East Side share
2.7%

Recent Incidents in Lower East Side

  1. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Person Armed With Gun @ Clinton St & Delancey St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow4WTiBXTYrFTWNN-Ye] Jun 26, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 349 Lot 16 [HPD:19027231] Jun 24, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS WINDOW PANE AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 248 Lot 7501 [HPD:19027114] Jun 24, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8F, 7th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 248 Lot 7501 [HPD:19027113] Jun 24, 2026
  5. Robbery — Report of Man Armed With Knife Robbed Person @ Grand St & Chrystie St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvmVODSfVbnpR9L4zPp] Jun 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING AND WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 411 Lot 44 [HPD:19033381] Jun 23, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE AT CEILING, WALLS, FLOORS AND BROKEN WINDOWS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 411 Lot 44 [HPD:19033380] Jun 23, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY @ Block 285 Lot 20 [HPD:19024087] Jun 23, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPROVED METAL SCREEN UNDER SKYLIGHT AT BULKEAD. AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 285 Lot 20 [HPD:19024086] Jun 23, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT BULKEAD AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 271 Lot 37 [HPD:19024325] Jun 23, 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 187 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 (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (313 incidents).

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

Lower East Side logged 187 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 (169), Violent Crime (12), Agitator / Disturbance (2).

Is Lower East Side 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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