Roosevelt Island, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Narrow island in the East River connected by tram and subway

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
39
Trend
Down 62% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
265

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6427
Citywide (30d)
42098
Roosevelt Island share
0.6%

Recent Incidents in Roosevelt Island

  1. 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 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1470 Lot 14 [HPD:19360831] Nov 7, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 944, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1373 Lot 1 [HPD:19359592] Nov 7, 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 AT SOUTH AND WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1614, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1373 Lot 30 [HPD:19359257] Nov 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1614, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1373 Lot 30 [HPD:19359256] Nov 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1614, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1373 Lot 30 [HPD:19359255] Nov 7, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 314, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1373 Lot 1 [HPD:19354823] Nov 4, 2026
  7. 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 314, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1373 Lot 1 [HPD:19354822] Nov 4, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1471 Lot 121 [HPD:19348619] Nov 3, 2026
  9. 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 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1471 Lot 121 [HPD:19348618] Nov 3, 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 15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1460 Lot 35 [HPD:19346880] Nov 2, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roosevelt Island, Manhattan safe?

Roosevelt Island currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 39 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Roosevelt Island?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (264 incidents).

How does Roosevelt Island compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Roosevelt Island logged 39 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Roosevelt Island?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (38), Drug Activity (1).

Is Roosevelt Island 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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