Lower East Side, Manhattan Safety Report

C average safety

Updated November 12, 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
221
Trend
Up 43% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
690

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6427
Citywide (30d)
42098
Lower East Side share
3.4%

Recent Incidents in Lower East Side

  1. 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 13, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 285 Lot 7 [HPD:19366505] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 13, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 285 Lot 7 [HPD:19366503] Nov 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 13, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 285 Lot 7 [HPD:19366502] Nov 9, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 285 Lot 7 [HPD:19366501] Nov 9, 2026
  5. 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 275 Lot 1 [HPD:19366064] Nov 9, 2026
  6. 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, 3rd STORY @ Block 275 Lot 1 [HPD:19366063] Nov 9, 2026
  7. 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, 4th STORY @ Block 275 Lot 1 [HPD:19366062] Nov 9, 2026
  8. 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, 5th STORY @ Block 275 Lot 1 [HPD:19366061] Nov 9, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL. @ Block 285 Lot 7 [HPD:19364694] Nov 8, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM, 1st STORY @ Block 285 Lot 7 [HPD:19364693] Nov 8, 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 221 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (680 incidents).

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

Lower East Side logged 221 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 (221).

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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