Sunnyside, Queens Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Residential Queens neighborhood with Sunnyside Gardens' historic planned community, diverse restaurants along Queens Boulevard, and strong community organizations.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
134
Trend
Down 44% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
686

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
3281
Citywide (30d)
38725
Sunnyside share
4.1%

Recent Incidents in Sunnyside

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING GUIDESTOP AT DROP LADDER AT 3RD STACK FROM NORTH AT EAST AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 198 Lot 5 [HPD:19243045] Sep 23, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING GUIDESTOP AT DROP LADDER AT 2ND STACK FROM NORTH AT EAST AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 198 Lot 5 [HPD:19243044] Sep 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING GUIDESTOP AT DROP LADDER AT 1ST STACK FROM NORTH AT EAST AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 198 Lot 5 [HPD:19243043] Sep 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING GUIDESTOP AT DROP LADDER AT 2ND STACK FROM SOUTH AT WEST AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 2290 Lot 1 [HPD:19240073] Sep 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING GUIDESTOP AT DROP LADDER AT 1ST STACK FROM SOUTH AT WEST AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 2290 Lot 1 [HPD:19240072] Sep 23, 2026
  6. 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 F24, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 159 Lot 1 [HPD:19233080] Sep 21, 2026
  7. 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 F24, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 159 Lot 1 [HPD:19233079] Sep 21, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st DOOR FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F24, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Blo Sep 21, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F24, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 159 Lot 1 [HPD:19241120] Sep 21, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st DOOR FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT F24, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH A Sep 21, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunnyside, Queens safe?

Sunnyside currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 134 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Sunnyside?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (680 incidents).

How does Sunnyside compare to the rest of Queens?

Sunnyside logged 134 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Sunnyside?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (131), Drug Activity (3).

Is Sunnyside 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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