Morningside Heights, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Academic neighborhood home to Columbia University, Barnard College, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, with Morningside and Riverside Parks.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
123
Trend
Up 12200% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
124

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
2261
Citywide (30d)
13481
Morningside Heights share
5.4%

Recent Incidents in Morningside Heights

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 405 W 125th St [CZ:-OsL3Surcb-ZOe5aro8U] May 11, 2026
  2. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Harassing, Intimidating Customers at Station @ 116 St-Columbia University Station (1) (Morningside Heights, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsIZ0lMUStWcWvcH9B3] May 10, 2026
  3. Robbery — NYPD Seeks Suspect Who Knocked Woman Down, Stole Package in April @ W 116th St & Frederick Douglass Blvd (Harlem, Manhattan) — Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/). [CZ:-Os42nsjBnzdLmEbrMit] May 8, 2026
  4. 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 49, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1995 Lot 5 [HPD:18877694] May 7, 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 49, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1995 Lot 5 [HPD:18877693] May 7, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET ... IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 49, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1995 Lot 5 [HPD:18877692] May 7, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 49, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1995 Lot 5 [HPD:18877691] May 7, 2026
  8. 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 49, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1995 Lot 5 [HPD:18877690] May 7, 2026
  9. 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 49, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1995 Lot 5 [HPD:18877689] May 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT SOUTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1977 Lot 48 [HPD:18877888] May 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morningside Heights, Manhattan safe?

Morningside Heights currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 123 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Morningside Heights?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (118 incidents).

How does Morningside Heights compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Morningside Heights logged 123 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Morningside Heights?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (117), Agitator / Disturbance (3), Robbery (2).

Is Morningside Heights 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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