Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Classic Manhattan neighborhood flanked by Central Park and Riverside Park, known for Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and family-friendly brownstone blocks.
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED LEADING TO BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1253 Lot 21 [HPD:19366342] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2GN, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 1253 Lot 21 [HPD:19366341] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER AT KITCHEN FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2GN, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1253 Lot 21 [HPD:19360350] Nov 7, 2026
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 4O, 10th STORY, 10th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1852 Lot 12 [HPD:19360970] Nov 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 16th STORY @ Block 1252 Lot 17 [HPD:19359384] Nov 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 16th STORY @ Block 1252 Lot 17 [HPD:19359383] Nov 7, 2026
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 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15C, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1252 Lot 17 [HPD:19359382] Nov 7, 2026
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 KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15C, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1252 Lot 17 [HPD:19359380] Nov 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15C, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1252 Lot 17 [HPD:19359379] Nov 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH WALL AT NORTH SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY @ Block 1253 Lot 7504 [HPD:19358895] Nov 6, 2026
Upper West Side currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 297 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Upper West Side?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (778 incidents).
How does Upper West Side compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Upper West Side logged 297 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 West Side?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (295), homeless (1), police_misconduct (1).
Is Upper West 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.