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Is Hells Kitchen North 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

$2,090,797

Average Rent

$5,031

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Hells Kitchen North is a densely urban neighborhood in New York, NY, known for its very high population density and predominance of apartment complexes.

The neighborhood features mostly small to medium-sized apartments, with a high renter occupancy rate and a vacancy rate above average, indicating many unoccupied units.

High RentDense UrbanPredominantly Renter Occupied

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	11.8%

Housing market and real estate character

Hells Kitchen North's housing market is characterized by a dominance of apartment complexes and high renter occupancy.

Apartment Complexes / High-Rise Share	97.5%
Renter Occupied Rate	97.8%
Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms or less)	93.7%
Built 1970-1999 or newer	Significant portion

What buyers will notice right away

Most housing units are renter occupied, with very few owner-occupied homes.

Vacancy is above average, possibly due to new construction or weaker demand.

Housing stock is largely studios and one- to two-bedroom units.

Families & Lifestyle

Hells Kitchen North offers a unique urban lifestyle with a diverse community and a high share of residents working from home.

Urban and Active — High walkability and bike commuting rates support an active urban lifestyle.

Diverse and Inclusive — Notable for a high concentration of same-sex couples and diverse ancestries.

Same-Sex Couples	Higher than 98.8% of U.S. neighborhoods
Work From Home Rate	37.6%
Walk to Work Rate	22.7%
Bike to Work Rate	4.3%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	65.2%
Child Poverty Rate	28.0%
Income Level	Above average
Asian Ancestry	23.9%
Dominican Ancestry	9.4%
Portuguese Speakers	2.2%
Foreign Born	35.0%

Commute

Residents of Hells Kitchen North have diverse commuting patterns with a strong preference for walking, public transit, and working from home.

Hells Kitchen North offers excellent options for non-driving commuters, with high rates of walking, biking, and working from home.

Walkability — More residents walk to work here than in nearly all U.S. neighborhoods.

Remote Work — A large share of residents work from home, reflecting a modern, flexible lifestyle.

Bike Friendly — Bicycling to work is common, supporting active and eco-friendly commuting.

Work From Home Rate	37.6%
Walk to Work Rate	22.7%
Train Commute Rate	19.1%
Drive Alone Rate	8.2%

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