Sunnyside, Queens Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 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
190
Trend
Down 19% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
424

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
4090
Citywide (30d)
41016
Sunnyside share
4.6%

Recent Incidents in Sunnyside

  1. Violent Crime — Report of Possible Gunshots Heard @ 43-42 48th St (Sunnyside, Queens) [CZ:-Ow0w4LK9xxpLFaTByrK] Jun 26, 2026
  2. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Man on Train Brandishing Knife, Threatening People @ 46th St & Queens Blvd (Sunnyside, Queens) [CZ:-Ovwxm3BIB7ZDtbPpeoG] Jun 25, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF HOOK WITH EYE STOPPER AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 134 Lot 24 [HPD:19027956] Jun 24, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — Man Assaulted, Bleeding at Train Station @ 46 St-Bliss St Station (7) (Sunnyside, Queens) [CZ:-OvpWKEgDJqYJsOw57Li] Jun 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 132 Lot 67 [HPD:19024785] Jun 23, 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 LATCH AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 132 Lot 67 [HPD:19024784] Jun 23, 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 10, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 191 Lot 40 [HPD:19033875] Jun 23, 2026
  8. 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, 1st STORY @ Block 1314 Lot 53 [HPD:19024606] Jun 23, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1314 Lot 53 [HPD:19024605] Jun 23, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM NEAR OR AT MAILBOX AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 202 Lot 23 [HPD:19023312] Jun 22, 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 190 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (413 incidents).

How does Sunnyside compare to the rest of Queens?

Sunnyside logged 190 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 (180), Agitator / Disturbance (5), Violent Crime (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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