Is Gramercy Park Safe? Manhattan Livability, Crime & Rent
Gramercy scores 6.7 median: a transit-rich, tree-canopied neighborhood built for access over serenity, with rising safety concerns and noise that you need to accept upfront.
Is Gramercy Park Safe?
Gramercy Park, Manhattan scores 6.7/10 for overall livability, ranking #12 of 22 Manhattan neighborhoods. Gramercy scores 6.7 median: a transit-rich, tree-canopied neighborhood built for access over serenity, with rising safety concerns and noise that you need to accept upfront.
This score aggregates live NYPD crime data, 311 safety complaints, shooting incidents, and building health signals within walking distance. Safety varies by block — check a specific Gramercy Park address below for a block-level breakdown.
Score Overview
Vertical line = borough median. Scale: 0-10.
Neighborhood Character
You'll find Gramercy a densely built, tree-lined neighborhood where mid-rise prewar buildings (50% of tracked stock) create a human-scaled streetscape despite pockets of high-rises. The area averages 147 trees within a 200-meter radius with 8.5/10 canopy density—well above borough standards—so you're walking under consistent shade on most blocks. Stuyvesant Square and Peter's Field sit roughly 300 meters away, giving you park access without a trek. The 14 St-Union Square station feeds eight subway lines (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W), making it one of the city's transit hubs; the 28 St station (6 line) adds redundancy. But this connectivity comes with noise: you'll hear activity. Lots of it.
Analysis based on 6 properties scored across 30+ data points
Livability & Restoration
Tree Canopy
147 trees
Avg within 200m | Density: 8.5/10
10 additional trees per block correlates with health benefits equivalent to being 7 years younger (Kardan et al., 2015)
Park Access
Stuyvesant Square
Avg 311m away | Score: 2.9/10
Living within 300m of green space associated with 30% fewer antidepressant prescriptions (Taylor et al., 2015)
Acoustic Quality
9/10
Noise proxy score (higher = quieter)
Chronic noise above 55 dB at night associated with 8% cardiovascular mortality increase (Basner et al., 2014)
Street Character
0/10
Enclosure: 0/10
Transit & Commute
Subway Stations
Commute Score
7/10
Borough median: 8.5/10
Walk Score Proxy
0/10
Based on street geometry analysis
Financial Landscape
Median Price
$0
Price per Sq Ft
$0
Price Distribution
Price by Building Type
Investment Indicators
Avg Unused FAR
0 sqft
Development rights potential
Unused development rights valued at $30-$80/sqft in Brooklyn (Glaeser, 2011)
Avg Days on Market
0
Market velocity signal
Multi-Family Stock
0%
2-4 family buildings
Multi-family owner-occupants build 2.4x wealth vs single-family (Herbert, 2013)
Outdoor & Green Space
Avg Tree Count
147
Within 200m radius
Canopy Density
8.5/10
Normalized canopy coverage
Park Network
- Stuyvesant Square
- Peter's Field
- Augustus St. Gaudens Playground
Avg distance: 311m
Practical Living
Building Types
Who Gramercy Park Is For
Transit-dependent professionals
Commute score of 7 and eight subway lines at 14 St-Union Square mean reliable, multi-route access across the city. You're not optimizing for speed; you're optimizing for options.
Tree and park advocates
Outdoor score of 5.8 (above borough median of 4.2) plus 147 avg trees per 200m radius and three named parks nearby make this greener than most Manhattan neighborhoods.
Prewar co-op buyers
The neighborhood's core appeal is its building stock: private Gramercy Park access, established prewar co-ops, and 17% walk-ups mixed with modern mid-rises. This isn't new construction territory.
Pros & Cons
Strengths
Robust transit access
Eight subway lines converge at 14 St-Union Square; 28 St (6 line) provides secondary coverage. Commute score: 7.
Above-average tree canopy
147 trees avg within 200m, canopy density 8.5/10—significantly outperforms borough median outdoor score of 4.2.
Practical neighborhood infrastructure
Established prewar character
Mix of walk-ups (17%), mid-rise (50%), and high-rise (33%) buildings; private Gramercy Park and Irving Plaza anchor cultural/residential identity.
Trade-offs
Very high noise complaints
4,871 noise complaints recorded in 12 months—a significant indicator of street-level sound activity and density pressure.
Crime trend worsening
5,319 total crimes (12m) with a +167.8% trend increase; safety percentile sits at 41%, meaning higher-activity area by borough standards.
Below-average livability/arts score
ART/Livability score of 4.8 vs. borough median 5.5—suggests fewer cultural amenities or neighborhood identity relative to other Manhattan areas.
Commute score trails borough standard
7 out of 10 vs. borough median 8.5—good but not exceptional for Manhattan.
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Search an Address in Gramercy ParkFrequently Asked Questions about Gramercy Park
1Is Gramercy Park safe?
Gramercy Park safety varies by block. DwellCheck provides detailed safety data including NYPD crime statistics, arrest data, and 311 complaints. Check the Gramercy Park safety page for full details.
2What is the average rent in Gramercy Park?
Rents in Gramercy Park, Manhattan vary significantly by building and apartment type. The median listing price is $0. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses.
3How is transit access in Gramercy Park?
Gramercy Park has a commute score of 7/10. 2 subway stations serve the area: 28 St, 14 St-Union Sq.
4What are the best streets in Gramercy Park?
The best streets depend on your priorities. Use DwellCheck to compare specific addresses across livability, safety, transit, and environmental factors.
5What is the average DwellScore in Gramercy?
Median composite score is 6.7 (interquartile range 6.3–7.1). Practical infrastructure (9/10) is the strongest category; Livability/Arts (4.8/10) is the weakest. Commute (7/10) is solid but below the borough median of 8.5.
6How safe is Gramercy?
Safety percentile: 41% (higher-activity area). 5,319 total crimes recorded in the last 12 months with a trend increase of +167.8%. This is a worsening trajectory you should monitor.
7How much green space is there?
You'll find 147 trees on average within 200m, with canopy density of 8.5/10. Three parks—Stuyvesant Square, Peter's Field, Augustus St. Gaudens Playground—average 311m away. Outdoor score of 5.8 outperforms borough median of 4.2.
8What are the main noise and complaint patterns?
Noise complaints are very high (4,871 in 12 months); rodent complaints are moderate (194). The neighborhood is dense and active—expect street-level sound as a baseline condition.
9What types of buildings are in Gramercy?
Mid-rise buildings make up 50% of tracked stock, high-rise 33%, and walk-up 17%. The neighborhood mixes prewar co-ops (including Gramercy Park access) with modern residential and commercial density.