Violent Crime — People Brawling on Train Platform @ W 168th St & Broadway [CZ:-OzdPr9xosAZVJz49t5n] Aug 10, 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 LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 818, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2122 Lot 77 [HPD:19126852] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 818, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2122 Lot 77 [HPD:19126853] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 818, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2122 Lot 77 [HPD:19133836] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 2, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2120 Lot 24 [HPD:19126838] Aug 9, 2026
Agitator / Disturbance — Woman Threatening, Harassing Customers on Train Platform @ W 168th St & Broadway [CZ:-OzYIwxn9AWDqw_3jz0h] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILINGS AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2133 Lot 84 [HPD:19120435] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNCAPPED GAS LINE AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2133 Lot 84 [HPD:19120436] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUB FLOORING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2144 Lot 8 [HPD:19120461] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING UPPER ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT RISER PIPE AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2144 Lot 8 [HPD:19120465] Aug 7, 2026
Washington Heights currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 478 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Washington Heights?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (16). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1903 incidents).
How does Washington Heights compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Washington Heights logged 478 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Washington Heights?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (448), Robbery (12), Violent Crime (11).
Is Washington Heights getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.