Neighborhood in Bronx, NY
Is Melrose Southwest a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe1977
Medium1052
Low1245
Other2413
116 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape43
Child involved27
Assault5
Other46
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a male refusing to leave the service gate area at the East 181 Street station on the A line. Multiple units were requested to check the location and handle the disorderly person complaint. | St, New York, NY 10033 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical emergency near Kingsbridge Road and the nearby transit line, where a man reportedly fell, hit his head, and was described as unconscious. A bus or ambulance was requested to respond to the location. | Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible emergency after a male pulled an emergency brake on the B and D subway line near 174 Street, following a 911 call about a busy condition. | St, Bronx, NY 10460 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units are dispatched to investigate a reported odor of gas near West 94th Street by Riverside Drive and West End Avenue in Manhattan. | W 94th St, New York, NY 10025 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a male patient is being transported to Lenox Hill hospital with paramedics from units West Side 46 and 67 on board. | E 77th St, New York, NY 10075 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical transport is updating about a patient near W 154th St. The patient's blood sugar is being checked. | W 154th St, New York, NY | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an additional call about two men in dark clothing reported as suspicious near 110th Street in the Central Park North area. Units were advised and appear to be checking the situation. | Central Pk N, New York, NY | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a residential building near Myrtle Avenue for a reported fire alarm activation in an upstairs unit. The caller reported no visible fire or smoke, only an active alarm sounding. | Myrtle Ave Unit B, Edgewater, NJ 07020 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast a confirmed missing elderly person from a residential building near Convent Avenue in New York. The man, who reportedly has dementia and poor mental condition, was last seen at his residence and may attempt to take the A train toward the Canarsie area. | Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031 | Missing Person |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a female individual was reported on the northbound platform at 125 St subway station. Units responded, and the call was later marked as a wellness check and then disregarded by phone. | St, East 125th St &, Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10035 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$638,411
Average Rent
$1,787
Vacancy Rate
0%
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Overview
Melrose Southwest is a densely urban neighborhood in the Bronx dominated by large apartment buildings and high renter occupancy.
It has one of the highest population densities in the U.S. and an exceptionally low vacancy rate, indicating strong housing demand.
Densely UrbanHigh Renter OccupancyVery Low VacancyExtremely Dense
Housing market and real estate character
Melrose Southwest features mostly small to medium apartment complexes with very high renter occupancy and minimal vacancies.
| Renter Occupied Rate | 95.4% |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | 84.9% large apartment buildings |
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1969, some before 1940 |
What buyers will notice right away
Zero vacancy rate indicates tight housing supply relative to demand.
Most housing is renter occupied, with large apartment buildings dominating.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood faces significant social challenges, including very high child poverty and single mother household rates.
High Social Needs — The area has high poverty and family challenges, reflected in demographic indicators.
| Child Poverty Rate | 90.4% |
|---|---|
| Single Mother Households | Higher than 98.4% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| Bachelor's Degree Holders | 4.7% |
Demographics
| Sales & Service Occupations | 40.1% |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations | 25.6% |
| Puerto Rican Ancestry | 28.0% |
| Dominican Ancestry | 13.5% |
| Primary Language Spanish | 76.6% |
| Foreign Born | 27.4% |
Commute
Residents rely heavily on public transit, especially train and bus, with some bicycle commuting.
Melrose Southwest is notable for its extremely high transit use and very low vacancy rate.
High Transit Use — Over 65% of commuters use train or bus, ranking among the highest nationally.
Bicycle Commuting — 2.7% bike to work, higher than 95.2% of U.S. neighborhoods.
| Train Commute | 34.6% |
|---|---|
| Bus Commute | 31.0% |
| Bicycle Commute | 2.7% |
| Longest Commute Range | 30-45 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vacancy rate in Melrose Southwest?
The vacancy rate is 0.0%, lower than 100% of U.S. neighborhoods, indicating very tight housing supply.
How dense is Melrose Southwest?
It has 84,041 people per square mile, denser than 99.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.