Forest Hills, Queens Safety Report

A very safe

Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Leafy, affluent Queens neighborhood with Forest Hills Gardens' Tudor homes, Austin Street shopping, and the historic West Side Tennis Club.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
69
Trend
Down 44% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
307

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
3281
Citywide (30d)
38725
Forest Hills share
2.1%

Recent Incidents in Forest Hills

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 2119 Lot 7501 [HPD:19236626] Sep 22, 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 FIREPROOF DOOR AT NORTH SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 3171 Lot 1 [HPD:19237735] Sep 22, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILES AT FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19233623] Sep 17, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW BALANCE LOWER SASH AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19233618] Sep 17, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WATER CLOGGED AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19233608] Sep 17, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19233604] Sep 17, 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 SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19233880] Sep 17, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19233872] Sep 17, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASTE LINE PIPE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19233834] Sep 17, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2152 Lot 106 [HPD:19224349] Sep 17, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest Hills, Queens safe?

Forest Hills currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 69 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Forest Hills?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (300 incidents).

How does Forest Hills compare to the rest of Queens?

Forest Hills logged 69 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Forest Hills?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (69).

Is Forest Hills getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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