Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Quiet, affordable Queens neighborhood on the Brooklyn border with well-preserved brick rowhouses, family-owned delis, and a growing bar scene along Myrtle-Wyckoff.
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 1st BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1L LOWER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3477 Lot 29 [HPD:19361947] Nov 8, 2026
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 PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1L LOWER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3477 Lot 29 [HPD:19361946] Nov 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FLOWER POTS AT 2ND STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING EAST AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 3458 Lot 1 [HPD:19361903] Nov 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 3RD STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING EAST AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 3458 Lot 1 [HPD:19361902] Nov 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING GUSSET PLATE AT NORTH CORNER FROM TOP FRONT RAIL TO TOP RETURN RAIL AT 3RD STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING EAST AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 3458 Lot 1 [HPD:19361901] Nov 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING GUSSET PLATE AT NORTH CORNER FROM TOP FRONT RAIL TO TOP RETURN RAIL AT 2ND STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING EAST AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 3458 Lot 1 [HPD:19361900] Nov 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING GUSSET PLATE AT SOUTH FROM TOP FRONT RAIL TO TOP RETURN RAIL AT 2ND STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING EAST AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 3458 Lot 1 [HPD:19361899] Nov 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING GUSSET PLATE AT SOUTH FROM TOP FRONT RAIL TO TOP RETURN RAIL AT 3RD STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING EAST AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 3458 Lot 1 [HPD:19361898] Nov 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3456 Lot 13 [HPD:19362339] Nov 8, 2026
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 ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3456 Lot 13 [HPD:19364500] Nov 8, 2026
Ridgewood currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 137 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Ridgewood?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (612 incidents).
How does Ridgewood compare to the rest of Queens?
Ridgewood logged 137 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Ridgewood?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (135), homeless (2).
Is Ridgewood getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.