Morningside Heights, Manhattan Safety Report

C average safety

Updated August 12, 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
208
Trend
Down 26% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
701

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5190
Citywide (30d)
34125
Morningside Heights share
4.0%

Recent Incidents in Morningside Heights

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 423 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (Morningside Heights, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzohCbXe09xgD_miXH2] Aug 12, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 1417 Amsterdam Ave (Manhattanville, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzoU8Jb23D5ex7yhBlj] Aug 12, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 1420 Amsterdam Ave (Manhattanville, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzeAts3Y46VUT-tT9RW] Aug 10, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 3155 Broadway (Morningside Heights, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzYoUfwqXbGRVcqPIdo] Aug 9, 2026
  5. Violent Crime — Report of Seven Gunshots Heard @ Frederick Douglass Blvd & W 116th St (Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzQ24QVCsss9kYbASzM] Aug 7, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING, EAST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 49, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1995 Lot 5 [HPD:19119605] Aug 6, 2026
  7. 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 55, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1995 Lot 5 [HPD:19119603] Aug 6, 2026
  8. 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 55, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1995 Lot 5 [HPD:19119602] Aug 6, 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, EAST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 55, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1995 Lot 5 [HPD:19119601] Aug 6, 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 AT CEILING, EAST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 55, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1995 Lot 5 [HPD:19119600] Aug 6, 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 208 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (11). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (649 incidents).

How does Morningside Heights compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Morningside Heights logged 208 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 (181), Violent Crime (15), Robbery (5).

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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