Turtle Bay, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Residential enclave near the United Nations headquarters

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
49
Trend
Down 34% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
191

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5180
Citywide (30d)
38725
Turtle Bay share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in Turtle Bay

  1. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 581 THIRD AVENUE [311:70469984] Sep 20, 2026
  2. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 321 EAST 48 STREET [311:70449609] Sep 18, 2026
  3. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 12C, 12th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 920 Lot 13 [HPD:19226040] Sep 18, 2026
  4. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 12C, 12th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 920 Lot 13 [HPD:19226039] Sep 18, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 12C, 12th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 920 Lot 13 [HPD:19226037] Sep 18, 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 AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 12C, 12th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 920 Lot 13 [HPD:19226036] Sep 18, 2026
  7. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 861 1 AVENUE [311:70364485] Sep 11, 2026
  8. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 861 1 AVENUE [311:70362796] Sep 11, 2026
  9. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Chronic @ 885 2 AVENUE [311:70362798] Sep 11, 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 AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7D, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 919 Lot 59 [HPD:19208701] Sep 10, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turtle Bay, Manhattan safe?

Turtle Bay currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 49 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Turtle Bay?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (7). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (162 incidents).

How does Turtle Bay compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Turtle Bay logged 49 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Turtle Bay?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (42), homeless (7).

Is Turtle Bay 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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