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Is Madison Ave / E 104th St a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe2449

Medium1393

Low1503

Other3083

146 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape47

Child involved37

Assault29

Other51

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, 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, dispatch reports a possible emergency after a male pulled an emergency brake on the B and D subway line near 174 Street, following a 911 call about a busy condition.	St, Bronx, NY 10460	Suspicious Activity
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, 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
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical transport is updating about a patient near W 154th St. The patient's blood sugar is being checked.	W 154th St, New York, NY	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency is reported in an alley near West 58th Street and 12th Avenue with units 901 and 903 responding. Access is via left then second right turn; the scene faces the building.	W 58th St & 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple units are responding to a potential medical emergency near 2nd Avenue and East 12th Street in New York City. West Side unit 58 has been directed to take the bus to the location. The situation may involve a moisture alert or motion detection.	2nd Ave & E 12th St, New York, NY 10003	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an additional call about two men in dark clothing reported as suspicious near 110th Street in the Central Park North area. Units were advised and appear to be checking the situation.	Central Pk N, New York, NY	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a residential building near Myrtle Avenue for a reported fire alarm activation in an upstairs unit. The caller reported no visible fire or smoke, only an active alarm sounding.	Myrtle Ave Unit B, Edgewater, NJ 07020	Fire

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Median Home Price

$3,823,572

Average Rent

$3,765

Vacancy Rate

15.5%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Madison Ave / E 104th St is a densely urban neighborhood in New York, NY, with very high real estate prices and rental costs.

The housing stock is mostly older apartment complexes and high-rises built between 1940 and 1969, with a high renter occupancy and notable vacancy rate.

Densely UrbanHigh PriceWalkable

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	15.5%
Train Commute Rate	57.8%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing is dominated by large apartment buildings with very high renter occupancy and a significant vacancy rate.

Renter Occupied Rate	93.9%
Large Apartment Buildings	98.0%
Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms)	81.5%

What buyers will notice right away

Owner-occupied homes are rare due to very high renter occupancy.

Vacancy is well above average, indicating many empty units or new construction not yet occupied.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood has a diverse population with significant Puerto Rican and Dominican ancestry and a low per capita income.

Culturally Diverse — Strong presence of Puerto Rican and Dominican communities.

Transit-Oriented Living — High train ridership and walkability support a pedestrian-friendly lifestyle.

Puerto Rican Ancestry	21.4%
Dominican Ancestry	13.9%
Childhood Poverty Rate	40.1%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	38.0%
Sales and Service Occupations	25.3%
English Speaking Households	57.8%
Spanish Speaking Households	Significant
Foreign Born Residents	18.8%

Commute

Most residents use public transit, with a notable share walking or riding the bus.

Madison Ave / E 104th St offers exceptional access to train transit and walkable commutes, making it ideal for those relying on public transportation.

High Train Ridership — More than half of commuters use the train, surpassing nearly all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkable Neighborhood — Walking to work is common, reflecting a pedestrian-friendly environment.

Train Commute Rate	57.8%
Walking Commute Rate	11.2%
Bus Commute Rate	7.1%
Most Common Commute Time	30-45 minutes

Homes for sale near 10029

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$4,400,000

5 bd | 6 ba | 4,733 sqft

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