Lower East Side, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated May 11, 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
44
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
44

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
2261
Citywide (30d)
13481
Lower East Side share
1.9%

Recent Incidents in Lower East Side

  1. Robbery — Man Robbed Near Amazon Locker-Castro @ 60 Pitt St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsD7GoHkHpCz3nkZJCe] May 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FORMICA COUNTER TOP AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 372 Lot 55 [HPD:18877102] May 7, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 372 Lot 55 [HPD:18877101] May 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT TOP AT STEAM RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 372 Lot 55 [HPD:18877100] May 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED BASE CABINET AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 372 Lot 55 [HPD:18877097] May 7, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 372 Lot 55 [HPD:18877096] May 7, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER WINDOW SASH COUNTER BALANCE AT WINDOW AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 372 Lot 55 [HPD:18877095] May 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND EAST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 372 Lot 55 [HPD:18877094] May 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADLE AT ENTRANCE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 372 Lot 55 [HPD:18877093] May 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROTTED WOOD DOOR AT ENTRANCE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 372 Lot 55 [HPD:18877092] May 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lower East Side, Manhattan safe?

Lower East Side currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 44 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 (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (43 incidents).

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

Lower East Side logged 44 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 (43), Robbery (1).

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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