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Is E 106th 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

$1,570,467

Average Rent

$2,560

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

E 106th St / 2nd Ave is a densely urban neighborhood in New York, NY, with a population density of 113,147 people per square mile, denser than 99.8% of U.S. neighborhoods.

The housing stock is almost entirely large apartment complexes or high-rise apartments (99.0%), with 84.7% of units being small (studio to two bedrooms).

Renter occupancy is very high at 89.9%, and the vacancy rate is 5.8%, near the national median.

Dense UrbanModerate RentHighly WalkablePredominantly Renter Occupied

Quick Facts

Population Density	113,147 per sq mile
Train Commute Rate	51.7%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in E 106th St / 2nd Ave is dominated by large apartment buildings with a high renter occupancy rate.

Renter Occupied Housing	89.9%
Large Apartment Buildings	99.0%
Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms)	84.7%
Vacancy Rate	5.8%

What buyers will notice right away

Most housing is renter occupied, limiting ownership options.

Vacancy near national median suggests balanced demand.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a diverse occupational mix with a strong presence of clerical and sales jobs.

Transit-Oriented Living — Over half of commuters use the train, supporting a transit-focused lifestyle.

Walkable Neighborhood — Top 5% in walkability with many residents walking to work.

Clerical/Tech Support Employment	32.6%
Sales and Service Employment	29.0%
Executive/Professional Employment	26.9%

Demographics

Income Rank	Lower than 84.8% of US neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate	49.0%
Foreign Born Residents	36.7%
Top Languages	["Spanish (39.3%)","English","Chinese (19.9%)"]
Top Ancestries	["Puerto Rican (24.4%)","Asian (24.3%)","Mexican (11.5%)","South American (7.3%)","Dominican (5.1%)"]

Commute

Residents benefit from short to moderate commutes with strong transit and bus use.

E 106th St / 2nd Ave offers excellent transit options with a majority using trains and buses, reducing car dependency.

High Transit Use — Over half take the train, and many use the bus, supporting sustainable commuting.

Walkability — Many residents walk to work, enhancing convenience and health.

Short Commutes — Most have commutes under 30 minutes, improving quality of life.

Train Commute Rate	51.7%
Walk to Work Rate	17.6%
Bus Commute Rate	14.1%
Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes for 36.4%

Homes for sale near 10029

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$4,400,000

5 bd | 6 ba | 4,733 sqft

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