Parkchester, The Bronx Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Planned community built in the 1940s with distinctive oval-shaped layout, diverse residents, and a major shopping center along Westchester Avenue.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
427
Trend
Down 8% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
892

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
16984
Citywide (30d)
41017
Parkchester share
2.5%

Recent Incidents in Parkchester

  1. 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 6D, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3943 Lot 7501 [HPD:19026769] Jun 23, 2026
  2. 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 PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6D, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3943 Lot 7501 [HPD:19026768] Jun 23, 2026
  3. 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 FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6D, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3943 Lot 7501 [HPD:19026767] Jun 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE WOOD SADDLE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6D, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3943 Lot 7501 [HPD:19026766] Jun 23, 2026
  5. 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 6D, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3943 Lot 7501 [HPD:19026765] Jun 23, 2026
  6. 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 6D, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3943 Lot 7501 [HPD:19026764] Jun 23, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6D, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3943 Lot 7501 [HPD:19026762] Jun 23, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT F4, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3922 Lot 39 [HPD:19024520] Jun 23, 2026
  9. 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 F4, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3922 Lot 39 [HPD:19024519] Jun 23, 2026
  10. 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 F4, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3922 Lot 39 [HPD:19024518] Jun 23, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parkchester, The Bronx safe?

Parkchester currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 427 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Parkchester?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (5). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (859 incidents).

How does Parkchester compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Parkchester logged 427 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Parkchester?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (411), Violent Crime (11), Robbery (4).

Is Parkchester 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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