Morningside Heights, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated November 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
196
Trend
Down 37% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
905

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6427
Citywide (30d)
42098
Morningside Heights share
3.0%

Recent Incidents in Morningside Heights

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1943 Lot 47 [HPD:19364615] Nov 8, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1943 Lot 47 [HPD:19364614] Nov 8, 2026
  3. 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 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1893 Lot 9 [HPD:19364819] Nov 8, 2026
  4. 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 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1893 Lot 9 [HPD:19364818] Nov 8, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 28 RCNY § 25-171; & 67 (7)(B) MDL; NYC FIRE CODE § 703.1.3; NYC FIRE CODE § 703.2: ADJUST DOOR TO PREVENT GAPS BETWEEN THE TOP AND SIDE EDGES OF DOOR AND DOOR JAMB EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCE OF 1/8 OF AN INCH AND MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCE OF 3/4 OF AN INCH BETWEEN THE DOOR BOTTOM AND SILL AT AT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1922 Lot 9 [HPD:19359805] Nov 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 EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 406, 4th STORY, 4th B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1994 Lot 57 [HPD:19357695] Nov 6, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE ROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 406, 4th STORY, 4th B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1994 Lot 57 [HPD:19357691] Nov 6, 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 AT THE FIRST FIRE DOOR FROM WEST AT SOUTH WALL AT 1st PUBLIC HALL STAIRS FROM NORTH, 1st STORY @ Block 1970 Lot 2 [HPD:19355220] Nov 5, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1977 Lot 26 [HPD:19356113] Nov 5, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: §27-2033.3(B) CORRECT FAILURE TO INSTALL AN INTERNET CAPABLE TEMPERATURE REPORTING DEVICE IN ONE LIVING ROOM IN APARTMENT .. LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1945 Lot 11 [HPD:19364123] Nov 5, 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 196 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 (898 incidents).

How does Morningside Heights compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Morningside Heights logged 196 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 (194), homeless (2).

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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