The 13th Pct which covers Stuyvesant Town, Union Square and Kips Bay, is one of six commands–and the only precinct in Manhattan–that was selected for the pilot of the NYPD’s new Quality of Life division aiming at problems including out of control e-bikes, homeless encampments, and 311 complaints.

23 Apr 2025 | 06:48

The newly unveiled Quality of Life division of the NYPD officially began performing on April 14 and includes the 13th Pct. on the East Side of Manhattan as one of the first six pilot commands to kick off the new initiative.

After the pilot program is evaluated, it is expected to eventually expand citywide...