W 85th St / Broadway, New York, NY
Is W 85th St / Broadway a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe2542
Medium1579
Low1608
Other3434
146 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape37
Child involved49
Assault52
Other39
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, a patient fell on the street near Bergen Street and North 10th Street. Nearby units were requested to provide help. | W 10th St, New York, NY 10014 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a third-party report of a possible burglary in progress at a residence on the second floor of a building on Lincoln Street. A caller said her friend reported that someone may be trying to break into her home. | Lincoln St 2nd floor, Jersey City, NJ 07307 | Break-In |
| 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 |
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Median Home Price
$3,044,347
Average Rent
$5,632
Vacancy Rate
20.5%
Neighborhood Overview
W 85th St / Broadway is a densely urban neighborhood in New York, NY with a high concentration of historic residences.
The area features mostly small to medium apartment complexes and high-rise apartments, with a mix of owners and renters.
Densely UrbanHistoric HomesHigh WalkabilityHigh Work From Home
Quick Facts
| Population Density | 115,259 per sq mile |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing is dominated by large apartment buildings with a high share of small units and a significant historic home presence.
| Large Apartment Buildings | 96.5% |
|---|---|
| Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms or less) | 82.8% |
| Historic Homes (built 1939 or earlier) | 76.9% |
What buyers will notice right away
High concentration of historic residences adds charm and uniqueness.
Vacancy is relatively high, which may affect housing availability.
Families & Lifestyle
This neighborhood is wealthy, highly educated, and home to many urban sophisticates.
Urban Sophisticates — Residents have urbane tastes in arts and culture, with a refined lifestyle.
Highly Educated Professionals — Majority employed in executive, management, and professional roles.
| Advanced Degree Holders | 46.7% |
|---|---|
| Same-Sex Couple Households | Higher than 98.5% of U.S. neighborhoods |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 84.6% |
|---|---|
| Income Rank | Higher than 95.5% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Foreign Born | 25.8% |
| Top Languages | ["English (69.7%)","Spanish (8.8%)"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Irish (11.8%)","Italian (9.5%)","German (9.1%)","Romanian (5.5%)","English (5.2%)","Eastern European (2.8%)"] |
Commute
Residents have moderate commute times with high train ridership and a large share working from home.
High work-from-home rates and train use shape the neighborhood's transit profile.
Work From Home — Nearly half of residents avoid commuting by working remotely.
Train Transit — High train ridership offers a low-cost, low-pollution commute option.
| Main Commute Time | 30-45 minutes |
|---|---|
| Train Commute | 32.2% |
| Work From Home | 47.3% |
Homes for sale near 10024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How walkable is W 85th St / Broadway?
It ranks among the top 5% most walkable neighborhoods in America.
What types of housing are common here?
Mostly large apartment buildings with many small units and historic homes.
What is the work-from-home rate?
47.3% of residents work from home, higher than 99.8% of neighborhoods.