Upper East Side, Manhattan Safety Report

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

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
124
Trend
Down 16% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
527

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6427
Citywide (30d)
42098
Upper East Side share
1.9%

Recent Incidents in Upper East Side

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING @ Block 1451 Lot 29 [HPD:19362035] Nov 8, 2026
  2. 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 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1451 Lot 29 [HPD:19362034] Nov 8, 2026
  3. 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 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1451 Lot 29 [HPD:19362033] Nov 8, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR NORTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3S, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1550 Lot 7 [HPD:19359557] Nov 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT CENTER LOCATED AT APT 3S, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1550 Lot 7 [HPD:19359555] Nov 7, 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 CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT CENTER LOCATED AT APT 3S, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1550 Lot 7 [HPD:19359554] Nov 7, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT STEAM RISER AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 9B, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1509 Lot 20 [HPD:19360296] Nov 7, 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 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 9B, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1509 Lot 20 [HPD:19360295] Nov 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 9B, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1509 Lot 20 [HPD:19360294] Nov 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT SOUTH WALL INSIDE THE CLOSET IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 9B, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1509 Lot 20 [HPD:19360293] Nov 7, 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 124 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (525 incidents).

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

Upper East Side logged 124 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 (124).

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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