Richmond Hill, Queens Safety Report

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Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
31
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
31

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
1413
Citywide (30d)
13481
Richmond Hill share
2.2%

Recent Incidents in Richmond Hill

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT SOUTH AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B9, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 9305 Lot 41 [HPD:18877150] May 7, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SHOWER KNOBS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B9, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 9305 Lot 41 [HPD:18877149] May 7, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT B9, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 9305 Lot 41 [HPD:18877145] May 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 9351 Lot 1 [HPD:18876665] May 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 9351 Lot 1 [HPD:18876664] May 6, 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 HINGE AT DOOR TO YARD ON SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 9351 Lot 1 [HPD:18876663] May 6, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 9351 Lot 1 [HPD:18876661] May 6, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 9351 Lot 1 [HPD:18876660] May 6, 2026
  9. 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 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 9440 Lot 114 [HPD:18874708] May 6, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 9440 Lot 114 [HPD:18874707] May 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richmond Hill, Queens safe?

Richmond Hill currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 31 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Richmond Hill?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (31). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (31 incidents).

How does Richmond Hill compare to the rest of Queens?

Richmond Hill logged 31 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Richmond Hill?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (31).

Is Richmond Hill 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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