Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
One of NYC's most diverse neighborhoods, known for Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine along Steinway Street and Broadway, with easy Manhattan access via the N/W trains.
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 38-02 31st Ave (Astoria, Queens) [CZ:-OzozTUQismAtC_Srwnb] Aug 12, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT HOPPER DOOR AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, SECTION ''H4'' @ Block 577 Lot 19 [HPD:19123530] Aug 3, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT APARTMENT B5 ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''H2'' @ Block 577 Lot 19 [HPD:19123561] Aug 3, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BULKHEAD DOOR LEADING TO ROOF STORY AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY, SECTION AT EAST @ Block 588 Lot 38 [HPD:19123118] Aug 3, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Gunshots Heard @ 28-04 21st St (Astoria, Queens) [CZ:-OyqFqaHsKLj17NrS9Kq] Jul 31, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR FRAME, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT C5, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 514 Lot 10 [HPD:19116181] Jul 31, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT C5, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 514 Lot 10 [HPD:1911 Jul 31, 2026
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 C5, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 514 Lot 10 [HPD:19116164] Jul 31, 2026
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 C5, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 514 Lot 10 [HPD:19116163] Jul 31, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT WEST YARD @ Block 615 Lot 69 [HPD:19107513] Jul 30, 2026
Astoria currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 183 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Astoria?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (5). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (467 incidents).
How does Astoria compare to the rest of Queens?
Astoria logged 183 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Astoria?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (173), Violent Crime (6), Robbery (3).
Is Astoria getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.