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Is E 102nd St / 2nd Ave a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe2449

Medium1393

Low1503

Other3083

146 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape47

Child involved37

Assault29

Other51

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, 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, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm activation throughout a two-story mixed-use building on Bergenline Avenue in Union City. Units investigated and it was reported that nothing was showing.	Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087	Fire
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, a medical emergency is reported in an alley near West 58th Street and 12th Avenue with units 901 and 903 responding. Access is via left then second right turn; the scene faces the building.	W 58th St & 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple units are responding to a potential medical emergency near 2nd Avenue and East 12th Street in New York City. West Side unit 58 has been directed to take the bus to the location. The situation may involve a moisture alert or motion detection.	2nd Ave & E 12th St, New York, NY 10003	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

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Median Home Price

$1,931,762

Average Rent

$3,840

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

E 102nd St / 2nd Ave is a densely urban neighborhood in New York, NY, known for its high population density and predominance of apartment complexes.

The area has a median home price of $1,931,762 and average rent of $3,840, both above most NYC neighborhoods, with a vacancy rate near the national median.

High DensityPredominantly Renter OccupiedOlder Housing Stock

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	7.4%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing here is dominated by small to medium apartment complexes, mostly renter occupied, with many units built between 1940 and 1969 and some newer construction.

Renter Occupied	98.9%
Apartment Complexes/High-Rises	98.9%
Small Units (1-2 bedrooms)	84.1%

What buyers will notice right away

Almost all housing units are renter occupied, indicating limited owner-occupied options.

The neighborhood is one of the most densely populated in the US, with mostly small apartment units.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood features a unique urban lifestyle with a high concentration of small apartments and a diverse population.

Urban Apartment Living — Most residents live in small to medium apartments, reflecting a dense, urban lifestyle.

Diverse Occupational Mix — Residents work mainly in executive, sales, clerical, and labor occupations.

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	45.5%
Children Below Poverty Line	49.5%

Demographics

Per Capita Income	Lower than 97.7% of US neighborhoods
Executive, Management & Professional Share	45.5%
Puerto Rican Ancestry	26.8%
Dominican Ancestry	13.8%
Chinese Language Speakers	6.2%
Foreign Born Residents	21.5%

Commute

Residents primarily use public transit, especially trains, for commuting, with moderate commute times.

E 102nd St / 2nd Ave offers excellent train access, making it convenient for transit riders.

High Train Ridership — Nearly half of commuters use the train, well above national averages.

Moderate Commute Length — Most residents have commutes between 30 and 45 minutes.

Train Commute Rate	44.2%
Drive Alone Rate	12.2%
Bus Commute Rate	8.6%
Most Common Commute Time	30-45 minutes

Homes for sale near 10029

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$4,400,000

5 bd | 6 ba | 4,733 sqft

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