Far Rockaway, Queens Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated May 11, 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
12
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
12

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
1413
Citywide (30d)
13481
Far Rockaway share
0.8%

Recent Incidents in Far Rockaway

  1. Violent Crime — Group of Kids Assaulting Woman in Front of Station @ 1971 Mott Ave (Far Rockaway, Queens) [CZ:-OsNO0Sq2lU34BnRhfuF] May 11, 2026
  2. 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 DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 15661 Lot 45 [HPD:18898679] May 3, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 15502 Lot 7 [HPD:18864108] May 2, 2026
  4. 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 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 15502 Lot 7 [HPD:18864107] May 2, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 15502 Lot 7 [HPD:18864102] May 2, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 15502 Lot 7 [HPD:18864101] May 2, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 15502 Lot 7 [HPD:18864099] May 2, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 2; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY @ Block 15654 Lot 38 [HPD:18864475] May 2, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY @ Block 15557 Lot 7501 [HPD:18864451] May 2, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 15660 Lot 60 [HPD:18827786] May 1, 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 12 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (11 incidents).

How does Far Rockaway compare to the rest of Queens?

Far Rockaway logged 12 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 (11), Violent Crime (1).

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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