Parkchester, The Bronx Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated September 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
374
Trend
Down 3% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1117

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
14480
Citywide (30d)
37326
Parkchester share
2.6%

Recent Incidents in Parkchester

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT APT1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 4051 Lot 16 [HPD:19238786] Sep 23, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT APT1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 4051 Lot 16 [HPD:19238787] Sep 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT APT1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 4051 Lot 16 [HPD:19238788] Sep 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 4037 Lot 28 [HPD:19238687] Sep 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 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 4063 Lot 3 [HPD:19238514] Sep 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 4063 Lot 3 [HPD:19238513] Sep 23, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 4063 Lot 3 [HPD:19238512] Sep 23, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 4063 Lot 3 [HPD:19238511] Sep 23, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 4063 Lot 3 [HPD:19238510] Sep 23, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 4063 Lot 3 [HPD:19238509] Sep 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 374 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (7). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1089 incidents).

How does Parkchester compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Parkchester logged 374 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 (374).

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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