Upper East Side, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

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

Museum Mile, Central Park East, and Madison Avenue luxury — Manhattan's traditional old-money enclave with world-class cultural institutions.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
52
Trend
Down 66% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
390

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5190
Citywide (30d)
34125
Upper East Side share
1.0%

Recent Incidents in Upper East Side

  1. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Armed Person, Stole Belongings, Walking on Train Tracks @ 249 East 86th St (Upper East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzedxHolwMJnNHWCeol] Aug 10, 2026
  2. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Man Armed With Gun Trying to Steal Truck @ E 78th St & York Ave (Upper East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzRgNl6OqJqqHyVwlxk] Aug 7, 2026
  3. 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 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1471 Lot 1 [HPD:19120748] Aug 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1471 Lot 1 [HPD:19120747] Aug 7, 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 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
  6. Robbery — Two Women Stole Watch @ East 86th St & 2nd Ave (Upper East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzIoZV4IgmDHBEFECJh] Aug 5, 2026
  7. 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 WEST CLOSET IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT L5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1543 Lot 38 [HPD:19117688] Aug 5, 2026
  8. 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 PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT L5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1543 Lot 38 [HPD:19117687] Aug 5, 2026
  9. 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
  10. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Bomb Threat at Hospital @ 523 E 70th St (Upper East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-Oz8AxOPFMz-juMSlkYp] Aug 3, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upper East Side, Manhattan safe?

Upper East Side currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 52 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Upper East Side?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (376 incidents).

How does Upper East Side compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Upper East Side logged 52 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Upper East Side?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (44), Agitator / Disturbance (3), Robbery (3).

Is Upper East Side 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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