Long Island City, Queens Safety Report

A very safe

Updated June 27, 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
48
Trend
Up 118% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
70

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
4090
Citywide (30d)
41017
Long Island City share
1.2%

Recent Incidents in Long Island City

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 57 Lot 13 [HPD:19016664] Jun 19, 2026
  2. 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 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 57 Lot 13 [HPD:19016669] Jun 19, 2026
  3. 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 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 57 Lot 13 [HPD:19016668] Jun 19, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BOTH WINDOW LOWER SASH AND UPPER SASH COUNTER BALANCE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 57 Lot 13 [HPD:19016667] Jun 19, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 2ND WINDOW AT SOUTH LOWER GLASS PANE . IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 57 Lot 13 [HPD:19016666] Jun 19, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW LOWER SASH AND UPPER SASH COUNTER BALANCE 1ST WINDOW AT SOUTH. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 57 Lot 13 [HPD:19016665] Jun 19, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM AT VESTIBULE TO EAST WALL AT NORTH 1 ROOM IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 57 Lot 13 [HPD:19016663] Jun 19, 2026
  8. 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 W412, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 17 Lot 1 [HPD:19015855] Jun 19, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH 1ST WINDOW AT NORTH WALL. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 519, 5th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 16 Lot 7501 [HPD:19016566] Jun 19, 2026
  10. Violent Crime — Report of Physical Altercation @ 10-10 50th Ave (Hunters Point, Queens) [CZ:-OvHXgMdDL8I0WdxA6le] Jun 16, 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 48 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 (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (64 incidents).

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

Long Island City logged 48 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 (45), Violent Crime (2), homeless (1).

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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