Parkchester, The Bronx Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated November 12, 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
699
Trend
Up 78% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1614

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
17793
Citywide (30d)
42098
Parkchester share
3.9%

Recent Incidents in Parkchester

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS ON BALCONIES 2ND AND 4TH STORIES AT BUILDING FRONT AT 1st FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST, 2nd STORY @ Block 4037 Lot 28 [HPD:19365667] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL. @ Block 4037 Lot 28 [HPD:19365666] Nov 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE RUBBISH / DEBRI AT BUILDING FRONT @ Block 4037 Lot 28 [HPD:19365665] Nov 9, 2026
  4. 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7F, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3943 Lot 7501 [HPD:19366141] Nov 9, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7F, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3943 Lot 7501 [HPD:19366140] Nov 9, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT TH, 1st BSMT-APT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3944 Lot 7501 [HPD:19366406] Nov 9, 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 NORTH WALL, WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT TH, 1st BSMT-APT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3944 Lot 7501 [HPD:19366413] Nov 9, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT NORTH WALL, WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT TH, 1st BSMT-APT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3944 Lot 7501 [HPD:19366412] Nov 9, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAUCKING AROUND WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT TH, 1st BSMT-APT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3944 Lot 7501 [HPD:19366410] Nov 9, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL, EAST WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT TH, 1st BSMT-APT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3944 Lot 7501 [HPD:19366408] Nov 9, 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 699 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 (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1610 incidents).

How does Parkchester compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Parkchester logged 699 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 (699).

Is Parkchester getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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