W 147th St / Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY
Is W 147th St / Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe2229
Medium1231
Low1488
Other2887
124 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape45
Child involved34
Assault21
Other38
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, 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, 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 |
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Median Home Price
$1,874,459
Average Rent
$3,461
Vacancy Rate
10%
Neighborhood Overview
W 147th St / Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd is a densely urban neighborhood in New York, NY, with very high population density and walkability.
The area features mostly small to medium apartment buildings with a high renter occupancy and notable vacancy rate.
Dense UrbanHigh WalkabilityPredominantly Renter Occupied
Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 10.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing in W 147th St / Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd is dominated by small to medium apartment complexes with high renter occupancy.
| Renter Occupied | 95.3% |
|---|---|
| Large Apartment Buildings | 97.4% |
| Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms) | 85.9% |
What buyers will notice right away
Most residences are renter occupied, indicating a rental-focused market.
The neighborhood has a very high concentration of studios and small units.
Families & Lifestyle
This neighborhood has a high rate of childhood poverty and a notable presence of same-sex couples.
Same-Sex Couples — More same-sex couples live here than in 97.7% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Sales and Service Occupations — 56.4% of residents work in sales and service jobs, a dominant occupational group.
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 73.9% |
|---|
Demographics
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 46.6% |
|---|---|
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 73.9% |
| Income Rank | Middle income |
| Foreign Born | 32.2% |
| Top Languages | ["English","Spanish","French"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Sub-Saharan African","Mexican","German","African","South American","Canadian"] |
Commute
Most residents commute by train, with many also using the bus and typical commute times around 30-45 minutes.
W 147th St / Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd features extremely high train ridership and walkability.
Exceptional Train Use — Nearly 79% of commuters take the train, the highest nationally.
Walkable Neighborhood — Among the top 5% most walkable neighborhoods in America.
| Train Commute | 78.5% |
|---|---|
| Bus Commute | 6.5% |
| Typical Commute Time | 30-45 minutes |
Homes for sale near 10039
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price here?
The median home price is $1,874,459.
How common is train commuting?
78.5% of residents commute by train, the highest rate nationally.
What is the childhood poverty rate?
73.9% of children live below the federal poverty line.