Turtle Bay, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Residential enclave near the United Nations headquarters

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 41
• homeless: 22
• Violent Crime: 12
• Robbery: 8
• Agitator / Disturbance: 2

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 11 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 13 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 185 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 11 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Turtle Bay

1. Violent Crime — Report of Shots Fired, Possible Gunshots Detected @ 422 Madison Ave (Midtown, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzoO65je57KbzVRHQ10] Aug 12, 2026
2. Violent Crime — Report of One Shot Fired @ 422 Madison Ave [CZ:-OzinYu0nZIeQ1jYnBnz] Aug 11, 2026
3. Violent Crime — People Fighting on Southbound 6 Train @ 51 St Station (6) (Midtown, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzianfauHgR-WRcRIsC] Aug 11, 2026
4. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 230 PARK AVENUE [311:70020028] Aug 11, 2026
5. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 60 EAST 55 STREET [311:70016926] Aug 11, 2026
6. Violent Crime — People Fighting on Train @ Grand Central (Midtown, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzcVjKqTCZ8kLCH-rnA] Aug 9, 2026
7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WIRE MESH AT SKYLIGHT AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 5th STORY @ Block 916 Lot 15 [HPD:19127116] Aug 9, 2026
8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SKYLIGHT GLASS AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 5th STORY @ Block 916 Lot 15 [HPD:19127115] Aug 9, 2026
9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNCAPPED GAS LINE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4WR, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 916 Lot 15 [HPD:19127114] Aug 9, 2026
10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4WR, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 916 Lot 15 [HPD:19127113] Aug 9, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Midtown East C
• Kips Bay B
• Murray Hill B
• Lenox Hill B

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turtle Bay, Manhattan safe?

Turtle Bay currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 85 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (11). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (185 incidents).

How does Turtle Bay compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Turtle Bay logged 85 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 (41), homeless (22), Violent Crime (12).

Is Turtle Bay 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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