Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
One of the most diverse zip codes in the world, with Southeast Asian, South Asian, and Latin American cuisines packed along Broadway and Queens Boulevard.
Violent Crime — Report of Gunshots Heard @ 44-31 Ketcham St (Elmhurst, Queens) [CZ:-OsGErejfqa9VAyv4V8Q] May 10, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FLOWER POTS AT 3RD STORY BALCONY AT 2ND STACK FROM EAST AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, SECTION ''AKA-42-54'' @ Block 1518 Lot 44 [HPD:18852597] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FLOWER POTS AT 4TH STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING EAST AT FIRE ESCAPE, SECTION ''AKA-42-54'' @ Block 1518 Lot 44 [HPD:18852596] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FLOWER POTS AT 3RD STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING EAST AT FIRE ESCAPE, SECTION ''AKA-42-54'' @ Block 1518 Lot 44 [HPD:18852595] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''AKA-42-54'' @ Block 1518 Lot 44 [HPD:18852594] May 5, 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 LATCH AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''AKA-42-54'' @ Block 1518 Lot 44 [HPD:18852593] May 5, 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 INSIDE COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY, SECTION ''AKA-42-54'' @ Block 1518 Lot 44 [HPD:18852591] May 5, 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY, SECTION ''AKA-42-54'' @ Block 1518 Lot 44 [HPD:18852590] May 5, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1580 Lot 37 [HPD:18851343] May 4, 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 AND LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE AT COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1580 Lot 37 [HPD:18851342] May 4, 2026
Elmhurst currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 21 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Elmhurst?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (20 incidents).
How does Elmhurst compare to the rest of Queens?
Elmhurst logged 21 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Elmhurst?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (20), Violent Crime (1).
Is Elmhurst getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.