Murray Hill, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Young professional enclave between Midtown and Gramercy with Curry Row on Lexington, rooftop bars, and a high concentration of post-college residents.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
32
Trend
Up 14% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
62

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6890
Citywide (30d)
41016
Murray Hill share
0.5%

Recent Incidents in Murray Hill

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 101, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1334 Lot 41 [HPD:19024822] Jun 23, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRANK HANDLE AT CASEMENT WINDOW AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 101, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1334 Lot 41 [HPD:19024821] Jun 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING MORTISE LOCK SET AND ASSEMBLY AT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 101, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1334 Lot 41 [HPD:19024820] Jun 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRANK HANDLE AT CASEMENT WINDOW AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 101, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1334 Lot 41 [HPD:19024819] Jun 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 101, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1334 Lot 41 [HPD:19024818] Jun 23, 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 IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 101, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1334 Lot 41 [HPD:19024817] Jun 23, 2026
  7. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ E 34th St & 1st Ave (Gramercy, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvSsw1sf5QkhI0Zt_cu] Jun 19, 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 VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''401'' @ Block 966 Lot 1 [HPD:19012609] Jun 17, 2026
  9. 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 DOOR LEADING TO FIRE STAIR AT WEST AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''north'' @ Block 966 Lot 1 [HPD:19012608] Jun 17, 2026
  10. 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT N28A, 28th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''north'' @ Block 966 Lot 1 [HPD:19012607] Jun 17, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray Hill, Manhattan safe?

Murray Hill currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 32 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Murray Hill?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (58 incidents).

How does Murray Hill compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Murray Hill logged 32 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Murray Hill?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (28), homeless (2), Violent Crime (2).

Is Murray Hill 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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