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Is W 53rd St / 9th Ave 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

$1,786,248

Average Rent

$5,452

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

W 53rd St / 9th Ave is a densely urban neighborhood in New York, NY, known for its high real estate prices and walkability.

The area is dominated by small to medium-sized apartment complexes, with a high renter occupancy and a notable vacancy rate of 11.9%.

Residents enjoy a vibrant urban lifestyle with a large share of executives and professionals, and a strong cultural affinity for the arts.

Densely UrbanHigh RentWalkableExecutive Professionals

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	11.9%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in W 53rd St / 9th Ave is primarily composed of small to medium apartment complexes, mostly renter-occupied, with many buildings constructed between 1970 and 1999.

Renter Occupied	Majority
Apartment Complexes / High-Rise	98.1%
Small Units (1-2 bedrooms)	91.2%
Built 1970-1999	Majority

What buyers will notice right away

Most residences are renter-occupied, indicating a transient or rental-focused market.

The neighborhood is dominated by studios and one- to two-bedroom units, suitable for singles or small households.

Families & Lifestyle

W 53rd St / 9th Ave attracts urban sophisticates and young professionals, with a high share of residents living alone and a very low child poverty rate.

Urban Sophisticates — Residents have refined tastes in arts and culture, with a strong presence of executives and professionals.

Walkable Lifestyle — High walkability supports a lifestyle centered on urban amenities and transit access.

Adults with Bachelor's Degree or Higher	81.5%
Households Living Alone	55.3%
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Demographics

Executive, Manager, Professional Share	74.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	81.5%
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
Income Rank	Top 15%
Foreign Born Residents	38.9%
Chinese Speakers at Home	8.1%
Top Ancestries	["Austrian (1.3%)","Romanian (1.0%)"]

Commute

Residents benefit from excellent transit options, with a majority commuting by train or walking, and relatively short commute times.

W 53rd St / 9th Ave offers outstanding transit access and walkability, supporting a low-car lifestyle.

High Transit Use — Nearly half of commuters use the train, reducing reliance on cars.

Walkability — Over a quarter of residents walk to work, reflecting the neighborhood's compact urban form.

Train Commute Rate	45.5%
Walk to Work Rate	27.8%
Main Commute Time Range	15-30 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

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