Long Island City, Queens Safety Report

A very safe

Updated November 12, 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
38
Trend
Down 48% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
238

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
4445
Citywide (30d)
42098
Long Island City share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in Long Island City

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN DRAINPIPE AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 57 Lot 13 [HPD:19358064] Nov 6, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW RECESS AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2505 Lot 25 [HPD:19363461] Nov 5, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW RECESS AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2505 Lot 25 [HPD:19363460] Nov 5, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 12M, 12th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 17 Lot 28 [HPD:19321670] Oct 24, 2026
  5. 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 DEFECTIVE AS REQUIRED BY NSPIRE NFPA STANDARD 72 - LOW AT STUDIO APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 207, 2nd STORY, 8th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 21 Lot 110 [HPD:19324676] Oct 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 FRAME, WEST FIREDOOR AT 20TH STORY LABELED 21 AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 21 Lot 110 [HPD:19335918] Oct 22, 2026
  7. 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 15TH STORY, LABELED 16TH AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 21 Lot 110 [HPD:19335919] Oct 22, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING, FIRESTAIRS A, (WEST) AT 12TH STORY AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 21 Lot 110 [HPD:19335924] Oct 22, 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 HOPPER DOOR INSIDE COMPACTOR CLOSET, AT 5TH STORY, AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 21 Lot 110 [HPD:19335931] Oct 22, 2026
  10. 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 1ST STORY, AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 21 Lot 110 [HPD:19335936] Oct 22, 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 38 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, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (238). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (238 incidents).

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

Long Island City 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 Long Island City?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (38).

Is Long Island City getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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