Turtle Bay, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 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: 5
• Violent Crime: 2
• homeless: 1
• Robbery: 1

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Evening (6pm–12am): 1 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 6 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 2 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Turtle Bay

1. Robbery — Report of Dunkin' Donuts Robbed at Gunpoint @ 305 E 43rd St (Turtle Bay, Manhattan) [CZ:-OrzVO8-jT-uhguUXsxs] May 6, 2026
2. Violent Crime — Report of Shot Fired @ E 50th St & Lexington Ave (Midtown, Manhattan) [CZ:-OrwVeXgFxSuqN8U1GVJ] May 6, 2026
3. Violent Crime — Report of Shot Fired @ 109 E 50th St [CZ:-OrrLaYGYlFszErtjCRs] May 5, 2026
4. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 1065 2 AVENUE [311:68883153] May 5, 2026
5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR @ Block 1305 Lot 23 [HPD:18851554] May 4, 2026
6. 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1350 Lot 10 [HPD:18853756] Apr 30, 2026
7. 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1368 Lot 33 [HPD:18853781] Apr 30, 2026
8. 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1368 Lot 33 [HPD:18853780] Apr 30, 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1319 Lot 29 [HPD:18826847] Apr 30, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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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 9 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (6 incidents).

How does Turtle Bay compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Turtle Bay logged 9 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 (5), Violent Crime (2), homeless (1).

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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