Roosevelt Island, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated August 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
20
Trend
Down 62% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
114

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5190
Citywide (30d)
34125
Roosevelt Island share
0.4%

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 41C, 41st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1484 Lot 26 [HPD:19119083] Aug 6, 2026
  2. 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 503, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''CENTER '' @ Block 1373 Lot 1 [HPD:19131706] Aug 5, 2026
  3. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Bomb Threat at Hospital @ 523 E 70th St (Upper East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-Oz8AxOPFMz-juMSlkYp] Aug 3, 2026
  4. Robbery — Man Robbed @ 4012 10th St (Astoria, Queens) [CZ:-Oz7eBF49ybuzA0iRPHw] Aug 3, 2026
  5. 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 LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1463 Lot 47 [HPD:19107288] Jul 29, 2026
  6. 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 IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1463 Lot 47 [HPD:19107287] Jul 29, 2026
  7. 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 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1463 Lot 47 [HPD:19107286] Jul 29, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING TOP AND BOTTOM ESCUTCHEON PLATES AT RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1463 Lot 47 [HPD:19107285] Jul 29, 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 IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7B, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1448 Lot 1 [HPD:19102122] Jul 28, 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 IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7B, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1448 Lot 1 [HPD:19102121] Jul 28, 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 20 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (105 incidents).

How does Roosevelt Island compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Roosevelt Island logged 20 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 (14), Violent Crime (4), Agitator / Disturbance (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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