Morningside Heights, Manhattan Safety Report

C average safety

Updated June 27, 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
173
Trend
Down 39% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
456

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6890
Citywide (30d)
41016
Morningside Heights share
2.5%

Recent Incidents in Morningside Heights

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 513 Manhattan Ave (Morningside Heights, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow5nQd_BhBhy9h0TTEp] Jun 27, 2026
  2. Robbery — Report of Man Robbed Person at Gunpoint, Fled in White Sedan @ 230 W 116th St (Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvvS4s_-a4NiOo4q-jD] Jun 24, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1881 Lot 8 [HPD:19027512] Jun 24, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1881 Lot 8 [HPD:19027509] Jun 24, 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 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1881 Lot 8 [HPD:19027508] Jun 24, 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1881 Lot 8 [HPD:19027507] Jun 24, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AT THE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1881 Lot 8 [HPD:19027505] Jun 24, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO NORTH WALL IN FOYER IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1922 Lot 13 [HPD:19024340] Jun 23, 2026
  9. Violent Crime — Four Gunshots Detected @ 279 W 114th St (Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ovkee4RnrKWsEwg6Cw1] Jun 22, 2026
  10. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 3170 Broadway (Morningside Heights, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ovid0ptPy6CHE08M43A] Jun 22, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morningside Heights, Manhattan safe?

Morningside Heights currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 173 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 (5). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (426 incidents).

How does Morningside Heights compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Morningside Heights logged 173 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 (149), Violent Crime (14), Robbery (6).

Is Morningside Heights 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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