Far Rockaway, Queens Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Beachfront community on the Rockaway Peninsula with boardwalk surfing, ongoing downtown revitalization, and A train access to Manhattan.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
177
Trend
Up 12% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
511

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
4445
Citywide (30d)
42098
Far Rockaway share
4.0%

Recent Incidents in Far Rockaway

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT VESTIBULE DOOR LEADING TO PUBLIC HALL , 1st STORY @ Block 15557 Lot 84 [HPD:19362075] Nov 8, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 15557 Lot 84 [HPD:19362074] Nov 8, 2026
  3. 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 SET AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 15557 Lot 84 [HPD:19362073] Nov 8, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 4th STORY, SECTION ''A-E'' @ Block 15556 Lot 63 [HPD:19363655] Nov 5, 2026
  5. 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 COMPACTOR CLOSET, 4th STORY, SECTION ''A-E'' @ Block 15556 Lot 63 [HPD:19363654] Nov 5, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST CLOSET DOOR IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT G9, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 15706 Lot 1 [HPD:19355801] Nov 5, 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 EAST WINDOW FRAME AND AT SOUTH WINDOW FRAME IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT G9, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 15706 Lot 1 [HPD:19355798] Nov 5, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 15563 Lot 56 [HPD:19363682] Nov 5, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 15563 Lot 56 [HPD:19363679] Nov 5, 2026
  10. 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 SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR. @ Block 15574 Lot 48 [HPD:19364394] Nov 5, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Far Rockaway, Queens safe?

Far Rockaway currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 177 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Far Rockaway?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (509 incidents).

How does Far Rockaway compare to the rest of Queens?

Far Rockaway logged 177 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Far Rockaway?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (177).

Is Far Rockaway 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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