Updated June 27, 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.
Agitator / Disturbance — Harassment on Spirit Airlines ✈️ @ 79-48 Elks Rd (Elmhurst, Queens) [CZ:-Ovx905f_NUdNf2pimIZ] Jun 25, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK AT METAL SECURITY DOOR AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE , 1st STORY @ Block 1539 Lot 43 [HPD:19023909] Jun 22, 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 BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 1539 Lot 43 [HPD:19023910] Jun 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1539 Lot 43 [HPD:19023906] Jun 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING BASEMENT AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 2474 Lot 21 [HPD:19022161] Jun 21, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS AT CEILING BASEMENT AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 2474 Lot 21 [HPD:19022159] Jun 21, 2026
Agitator / Disturbance — Man Performing Lewd Act on Bench at Train Station @ Grand Av-Newtown Station (M) (R) (Elmhurst, Queens) [CZ:-Ov_0CnftKRlJwV0FcC8] Jun 20, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY @ Block 1540 Lot 7502 [HPD:19026603] Jun 20, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1540 Lot 7502 [HPD:19026567] Jun 20, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1540 Lot 7502 [HPD:19026562] Jun 20, 2026
Elmhurst currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 83 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 (149 incidents).
How does Elmhurst compare to the rest of Queens?
Elmhurst logged 83 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 (73), Agitator / Disturbance (5), Robbery (4).
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.