Chinatown Southeast Neighborhood
Is Chinatown Southeast a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe2253
Medium1759
Low2174
Other4122
246 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape64
Child involved72
Assault93
Other64
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 were sent to a missing person call near Dwight Street in Jersey City after a woman reported her child's father and a minor missing since the previous evening. The adult man and young daughter were later reported to have returned home, and the caller canceled the complaint. | Dwight St, Jersey City, NJ 07305 | Missing Person |
| 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, emergency medical services were dispatched to a location near Virginia Avenue for a possible heart problem on the first floor. | Virginia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304 | 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 |
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Median Home Price
$1,511,963
Average Rent
$2,539
Vacancy Rate
10.1%
Neighborhood Overview
Chinatown Southeast is a densely urban, coastal neighborhood in New York, NY, dominated by apartment complexes and high-rise buildings.
Most residences were built between 1970 and 1999, with some older than 1940. The vacancy rate is 10.1%, higher than average.
Densely UrbanCoastalHigh VacancyRenter Occupied
Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 10.1% |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Rate | 94.8% |
Housing market and real estate character
Housing is almost entirely renter occupied apartments and high-rises, with a high vacancy rate indicating possible weak demand or new construction.
| Housing Type | Small to medium apartments and high-rises |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1970-1999; some before 1940 |
What buyers will notice right away
Most housing is renter occupied, with few owner-occupied homes.
Above average vacancy may indicate new construction or weaker demand.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a high share of residents living alone and a significant rate of childhood poverty.
High percentage of residents living alone suggests many singles or seniors.
Child poverty rate is significantly higher than most neighborhoods.
Diverse Occupations — 40.3% in executive and professional roles; others in clerical, sales, and manufacturing.
Walkable Urban Living — High walk-to-work rate and train commuting support urban lifestyle.
| Residents Living Alone | 49.4% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 43.0% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 40.3% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Low income |
| Child Poverty Rate | 43.0% |
| Asian Ancestry | 49.3% |
| Puerto Rican Ancestry | 20.8% |
| Chinese Language Spoken at Home | 36.8% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 46.3% |
Commute
Residents benefit from short commutes with high rates of walking and train use.
Chinatown Southeast offers excellent walkability and transit options, with many residents walking or taking the train to work.
Walkable Neighborhood — 32.1% walk to work, among the highest in the US.
Train Access — 37.8% commute by train, supporting low-cost, low-pollution travel.
| Typical Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Train Commute Rate | 37.8% |
| Walk to Work Rate | 32.1% |
| Bus Commute Rate | 8.6% |
Homes for sale near 10002
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$572,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 2,550 sqft
10002 Harbor Place Dr
Saint Clair Shores, MI, 48080
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Chinatown Southeast?
The median home price is $1,511,963.
What is the renter occupancy rate?
94.8% of housing is renter occupied.
How walkable is Chinatown Southeast?
It ranks in the top 5% of US neighborhoods for walkability.