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Is W 51st St / Rockefeller Plz a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe2597

Medium1800

Low1983

Other4072

167 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape35

Child involved62

Assault77

Other34

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, emergency crews responded near East Houston Street and Suffolk Street for a medical incident involving a second patient with a burn. Additional EMS units and a spare bus were requested to support the response.	E Houston St & Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported they would stop by a location on Ogden Avenue in Jersey City to check on a possible disorderly person.	Ogden Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07307	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical and domestic-related call occurred near Greene Street involving a person at an apartment. A third-party caller reported texting from the location about a domestic issue without mention of weapons.	Greene St, Jersey City, NJ 07302	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS are dispatched to a possible unconscious person at a location on Central Ave in Jersey City.	Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible break in report on the second floor of a building on Lincoln Street between Milton and Summit in Jersey City. A third party caller reported someone might be trying to break in, but officers found the upstairs door locked and first floor residents reported hearing no one upstairs.	Lincoln St 2nd floor, Jersey City, NJ 07307	Break-In
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a report of a person down at the intersection of Grove Street and Mercer Street, with EMS notified.	Mercer St & Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a red vehicle near Central Avenue and Prospect Street in Jersey City while en route to a parking complaint. The officer reported that no backup was needed.	Central Ave & Prospect St, Jersey City, NJ 07307	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested to (number withheld) Bleecker Street, (number withheld), for a possible emotional disturbance.	Bleecker St, Jersey City, NJ 07307	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS dispatched near Pavonia Avenue to apartment for a patient with difficulty breathing.	Pavonia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306	Medical Emergency
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

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Median Home Price

$1,892,457

Average Rent

$4,374

Vacancy Rate

48.1%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

W 51st St / Rockefeller Plz is a densely urban, historic neighborhood in New York with a very high proportion of small apartments and high vacancy rates.

The neighborhood is highly walkable and dominated by apartment complexes and high-rise buildings, with many residences built before 1940.

HistoricHighly WalkableDense Urban

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	48.1%
Walk to Work Rate	49.8%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing is mostly small apartments and high-rise buildings, with a very high vacancy rate and a large share of studios and one-bedroom units.

Apartment Complexes / High-Rise Share	95.9%
Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms or studios)	90.5%
Historic Housing (Pre-1940)	Majority

What buyers will notice right away

Vacancy rate is very high, which may indicate seasonal occupancy or market softness.

Most housing units are studios or one to two bedrooms, suitable for singles or couples.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood is wealthy and highly educated, with a strong presence of urban sophisticates and a notable concentration of same-sex couples.

Urban Sophisticates — Residents have refined cultural tastes and live a big city lifestyle.

Bachelor's Degree Rate	92.3%
Executive, Managerial Workforce	80.3%
Same-Sex Couple Households	3.1%

Demographics

Bachelor's Degree Rate	92.3%
Income Rank	Top 2.6%
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
Foreign Born Residents	36.3%
Top Languages	["English (67.3%)","Chinese","Polish","Languages of India"]
Top Ancestries	["Italian (21.1%)","Asian (16.9%)","English (9.0%)","German (7.3%)","Russian (4.0%)"]

Commute

Residents enjoy very short commutes with a high rate of walking and train use.

W 51st St / Rockefeller Plz offers exceptional walkability and short commutes, ideal for urban lifestyles.

High Walkability — Nearly half of residents walk to work, a rare feature nationally.

Short Commutes — Most residents have commutes under 15 minutes, reducing travel time and stress.

Walk to Work	49.8%
Train Commute	16.6%
Main Commute Time	Under 15 minutes

Homes for sale near 10019

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

$242,500

3 bd | 2 ba | 1,613 sqft

10019 Meandering Way

Fort Smith, AR, 72905