Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
NYC's most ethnically diverse neighborhood, famous for its South Asian and Latin American food scene along Roosevelt Avenue and 74th Street's Little India/Little Colombia.
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING, EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1460 Lot 40 [HPD:19248174] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE PIPE AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 1460 Lot 1 [HPD:19235969] Sep 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, DRESSER AND TABLE AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY @ Block 1286 Lot 30 [HPD:19237235] Sep 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING STRIKE PLATE AT METAL DOOR FRAME AT LATCH SIDE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1286 Lot 30 [HPD:19237234] Sep 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1286 Lot 30 [HPD:19237233] Sep 22, 2026
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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1286 Lot 30 [HPD:19237232] Sep 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1286 Lot 30 [HPD:19237231] Sep 22, 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 KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1286 Lot 30 [HPD:19237230] Sep 22, 2026
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 6C, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1286 Lot 30 [HPD:19237229] Sep 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 FIRE STAIR B DOOR LATCH AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1490 Lot 18 [HPD:19236355] Sep 22, 2026
Jackson Heights currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 341 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Jackson Heights?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1279 incidents).
How does Jackson Heights compare to the rest of Queens?
Jackson Heights logged 341 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Jackson Heights?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (338), homeless (3).
Is Jackson Heights getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.