Updated May 11, 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 CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 3562 Lot 27 [HPD:18877483] May 7, 2026
Robbery — Bag Stolen From Car @ 795 Cypress Ave (Ridgewood, Queens) [CZ:-OrvCuqqWp3Vt9Pl0gjP] May 6, 2026
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 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3520 Lot 5 [HPD:18875726] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3520 Lot 5 [HPD:18875725] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3520 Lot 5 [HPD:18875724] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3520 Lot 5 [HPD:18875723] May 6, 2026
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 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3520 Lot 5 [HPD:18875722] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3520 Lot 5 [HPD:18875721] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3520 Lot 5 [HPD:18875720] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3520 Lot 5 [HPD:18875719] May 6, 2026
Ridgewood currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 45 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, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (45). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (45 incidents).
How does Ridgewood compare to the rest of Queens?
Ridgewood logged 45 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 (44), Robbery (1).
Is Ridgewood getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.