
Is Theatre District North a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
167 Registered Offenders Nearby
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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Overview
Theatre District North is a densely urban neighborhood in New York, NY, known for its high real estate prices and rental costs. It is dominated by small to medium-sized apartment complexes and high-rise buildings, with a majority of residents renting their homes.
This neighborhood is highly walkable and has a large share of residents who walk or take the train to work. It also has a notably high percentage of adults with bachelor's degrees and a strong presence of executives and professionals.
Quick Facts
| Population Density | 58,929 per sq mile |
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Housing market and real estate character
Theatre District North's housing market is characterized by a predominance of apartment complexes and high renter occupancy, with many historic buildings.
| Renter Occupied | 86.7% |
|---|---|
| Apartment Complexes/High-Rises | 98.8% |
| Small Units (1-2 bedrooms or less) | 94.8% |
| Vacancy Rate | 19.5% |
| Seasonally Occupied | 10.7% |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a unique lifestyle profile with many residents living alone and a strong presence of urban sophisticates.
| Residents Living Alone | 61.9% |
|---|---|
| Adults with Bachelor's Degree | 75.3% |
Demographics
| Executive, Manager, Professional Share | 76.5% |
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| Adults with Bachelor's Degree | 75.3% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 30.8% |
| Top Languages | ["English (60.9%)","Spanish","Chinese","Languages of India"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Asian (25.0%)","Puerto Rican (9.6%)","Italian (7.6%)","English (6.9%)","German (4.4%)"] |
| Japanese Speakers | 1.2% |
Commute
Residents enjoy short commutes with a high share walking or taking the train to work.
Theatre District North offers excellent walkability and transit options, supporting a lifestyle less dependent on cars.
| Walk to Work | 37.0% |
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| Train Commute | 32.9% |
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Theatre District North?
The median home price is $2,660,086, which is more expensive than 97.0% of neighborhoods in New York.
How walkable is Theatre District North?
It is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in America, with 37.0% of residents walking to work.
What is the rental market like?
Most housing is renter occupied at 86.7%, with an average rent of $5,930, higher than 94.2% of NYC neighborhoods.