Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Major Queens transit hub with AirTrain JFK access, diverse shopping along Jamaica Avenue, and significant ongoing development around Sutphin Boulevard.
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 11952 Lot 65 [HPD:19238592] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE EAST YARD AT BUILDING FRONT @ Block 10181 Lot 5 [HPD:19232837] Sep 21, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 10181 Lot 5 [HPD:19232836] Sep 21, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 10181 Lot 5 [HPD:19232835] Sep 21, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 10181 Lot 5 [HPD:19232834] Sep 21, 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 2, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 10181 Lot 5 [HPD:19232831] Sep 21, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 10124 Lot 32 [HPD:19229694] Sep 18, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING ABOVE WALL CABINETS AT EAST WALL AT ENTRANCE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 11961 Lot 2 [HPD:19224307] Sep 17, 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 ABOVE WALL CABINETS AT EAST WALL AT ENTRANCE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 11961 Lot 2 [HPD:19224306] Sep 17, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 11961 Lot 2 [HPD:19224305] Sep 17, 2026
Jamaica currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 59 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Jamaica?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (132 incidents).
How does Jamaica compare to the rest of Queens?
Jamaica logged 59 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Jamaica?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (59).
Is Jamaica getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.