Midtown West, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Times Square, Broadway theaters, and Penn Station — the commercial core of Manhattan with Hudson Yards development transforming the far west side.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
75
Trend
Down 72% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
778

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6427
Citywide (30d)
42098
Midtown West share
1.2%

Recent Incidents in Midtown West

  1. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ WEST 27 STREET [311:71053924] Nov 9, 2026
  2. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 793 6 AVENUE [311:71048986] Nov 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3RN, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 763 Lot 76 [HPD:19365782] Nov 9, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3RN, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 763 Lot 76 [HPD:19365781] Nov 9, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3RN, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 763 Lot 76 [HPD:19365780] Nov 9, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3RN, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 763 Lot 76 [HPD:19365779] Nov 9, 2026
  7. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 257 WEST 30 STREET [311:71010953] Nov 5, 2026
  8. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 787 6 AVENUE [311:71006856] Nov 5, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SPRINKLER HEAD WITH CAP ON LOCATED AT CEILING INSIDE THE COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 30th STORY @ Block 807 Lot 7501 [HPD:19355897] Nov 5, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDING MATERIAL NEAR ELECTRIC JUNCTION BOX ON NORTH WALL AT STAIRWAY B AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 46th STORY @ Block 807 Lot 7501 [HPD:19355896] Nov 5, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midtown West, Manhattan safe?

Midtown West currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 75 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Midtown West?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (764 incidents).

How does Midtown West compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Midtown West logged 75 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 West?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (63), homeless (10), Drug Activity (2).

Is Midtown West 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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