Upper East Side, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 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
35
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
35

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
2261
Citywide (30d)
13481
Upper East Side share
1.5%

Recent Incidents in Upper East Side

  1. Robbery — Person Robbed @ 430 E 87th St (Upper East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsN1Fh_wctggbUo02g1] May 11, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN CLOSET IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1576 Lot 49 [HPD:18875709] May 6, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1576 Lot 49 [HPD:18875708] May 6, 2026
  4. 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, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1470 Lot 2 [HPD:18875910] May 6, 2026
  5. 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 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1470 Lot 2 [HPD:18875909] May 6, 2026
  6. 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 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1470 Lot 2 [HPD:18875908] May 6, 2026
  7. 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 21, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1550 Lot 25 [HPD:18852923] May 5, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 1509 Lot 20 [HPD:18851880] May 5, 2026
  9. 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 1509 Lot 20 [HPD:18851879] May 5, 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 SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9B, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1509 Lot 20 [HPD:18851878] May 5, 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 35 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 (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (32 incidents).

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

Upper East Side logged 35 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 (32), police_misconduct (2), Robbery (1).

Is Upper East Side 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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