Updated November 12, 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: § 27-2045(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, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 12187 Lot 138 [HPD:19338855] Oct 29, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SHOWER BOBY AT BATHTUB AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 12187 Lot 138 [HPD:19338854] Oct 29, 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 SOUTH WALL. IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 10150 Lot 37 [HPD:19328245] Oct 26, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WINDOW REVEAL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 10150 Lot 37 [HPD:19328246] Oct 26, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING ROUND THE SHOWER STALL. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 10150 Lot 37 [HPD:19328248] Oct 26, 2026
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 SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 10150 Lot 37 [HPD:19328249] Oct 26, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 10150 Lot 37 [HPD:19328251] Oct 26, 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 1, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 10146 Lot 18 [HPD:19330935] Oct 26, 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 1STFLO, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 12172 Lot 67 [HPD:19327243] Oct 25, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK INSTALLED ON METAL SECURITY GATE BUILDING FRONT , 1st STORY @ Block 12147 Lot 6 [HPD:19335984] Oct 23, 2026
Jamaica currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 38 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, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (209). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (209 incidents).
How does Jamaica compare to the rest of Queens?
Jamaica logged 38 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 (38).
Is Jamaica getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.