Midtown East, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Grand Central Territory — corporate Manhattan with UN headquarters, Park Avenue's prestige addresses, and the Chrysler Building's Art Deco crown.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
59
Trend
Down 65% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
344

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5180
Citywide (30d)
38725
Midtown East share
1.1%

Recent Incidents in Midtown East

  1. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 600 MADISON AVENUE [311:70501599] Sep 23, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR TILES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 14D, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1421 Lot 21 [HPD:19231539] Sep 20, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7C, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1397 Lot 7503 [HPD:19232316] Sep 20, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PARQUET FLOOR TILES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7C, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1397 Lot 7503 [HPD:19232315] Sep 20, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SADDLE AT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 817, 8th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''east'' @ Block 1418 Lot 21 [HPD:19230510] Sep 19, 2026
  6. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 200 EAST 61 STREET [311:70449595] Sep 18, 2026
  7. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 321 EAST 48 STREET [311:70449609] Sep 18, 2026
  8. 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 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1378 Lot 122 [HPD:19223360] Sep 16, 2026
  9. 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 618, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1418 Lot 21 [HPD:19216408] Sep 13, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 618, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1418 Lot 21 [HPD:19216407] Sep 13, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midtown East, Manhattan safe?

Midtown East currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 59 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Midtown East?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (12). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (295 incidents).

How does Midtown East compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Midtown East logged 59 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Midtown East?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (51), homeless (8).

Is Midtown East 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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