Long Island City, Queens Safety Report

A very safe

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

Rapidly developed waterfront neighborhood with gleaming luxury towers, MoMA PS1, and stunning Manhattan skyline views from Gantry Plaza State Park.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
56
Trend
Up 8% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
170

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
3281
Citywide (30d)
38725
Long Island City share
1.7%

Recent Incidents in Long Island City

  1. 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 CONSISTING OF KICK DOWN DOOR STOPPER INSTALLED AT SOUTH DOOR/FRAME, SOUTH 1 DOOR (LABELED SERVICE HALL) LEADING TO LAUNDRY ROOM CORRIDOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 6 Lot 7504 [HPD:19242481] Sep 22, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF KICK DOWN DOOR STOPPER INSTALLED AT SOUTH DOOR (LABELED SERVICE HALL) LEADING TO LAUNDRY ROOM CORRIDOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 6 Lot 7504 [HPD:19242478] Sep 22, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF KICK DOWN DOOR STOPPER INSTALLED AT LAUNDRY ROOM DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 6 Lot 7504 [HPD:19242475] Sep 22, 2026
  4. 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 HOPPER DOOR INSIDE COMPACTOR CLOSET AT 3RD STORY AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 6 Lot 7504 [HPD:19242469] Sep 22, 2026
  5. 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 HOPPER DOOR INSIDE COMPACTOR CLOSET AT 12TH STORY AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 6 Lot 7504 [HPD:19242464] Sep 22, 2026
  6. 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 HOPPER DOOR INSIDE COMPACTOR CLOSET AT 14TH STORY AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 6 Lot 7504 [HPD:19242459] Sep 22, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK INSTALLED AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR @ Block 2494 Lot 7501 [HPD:19237379] Sep 22, 2026
  8. 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2505 Lot 22 [HPD:19232902] Sep 21, 2026
  9. 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 HINGES AT DOOR LEADING TO PUBLIC HALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2505 Lot 22 [HPD:19232901] Sep 21, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PLAYWOOD AT WINDOW AT EAST IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2505 Lot 22 [HPD:19232900] Sep 21, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Island City, Queens safe?

Long Island City currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 56 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Long Island City?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (163 incidents).

How does Long Island City compare to the rest of Queens?

Long Island City logged 56 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Long Island City?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (56).

Is Long Island City 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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