
Is Williamsburg Brg / F D R Dr a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in New York, New York - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
246 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, 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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Neighborhood Overview
Williamsburg Brg / F D R Dr is a densely urban, coastal neighborhood in New York City with a population density of 81,714 people per square mile, higher than 99.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.
The neighborhood is dominated by small to medium apartment complexes built mostly between 1940 and 1969. It is renter occupied at 100%, with a low vacancy rate of 3.0%.
Quick Facts
| Population Density | 81,714 per sq mile |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Williamsburg Brg / F D R Dr's housing is almost entirely small to medium apartments and high-rises, mostly built 1940-1969. The neighborhood is fully renter occupied with a low vacancy rate.
| Renter Occupied Rate | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Small to medium apartments and high-rises |
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1969 |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Williamsburg Brg / F D R Dr has a low-income population with a high child poverty rate. The neighborhood is culturally diverse with many residents of Puerto Rican and Dominican ancestry.
| Child Poverty Rate | 66.0% |
|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | Lower than 98.8% of US neighborhoods |
Demographics
| Per Capita Income | Low |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 66.0% |
| Occupational Mix | Clerical 30.6%, Sales/Service 28.7%, Exec/Prof 20.5%, Manufacturing 20.2% |
| Top Languages | ["Spanish (43.5%)","English","Chinese (13.6%)","French"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Puerto Rican (33.6%)","Dominican (20.1%)","Asian (16.9%)","Haitian (4.7%)","Sub-Saharan African (3.5%)"] |
Commute
Residents have longer commutes, with many spending 45 minutes to an hour traveling to work. Public transit use is very high, including train, bus, and bicycle commuting.
Williamsburg Brg / F D R Dr offers extensive public transit options and high transit ridership, supporting an urban lifestyle without reliance on cars.
| Main Commute Time | 45-60 minutes |
|---|---|
| Train Commute Rate | 40.7% |
| Bus Commute Rate | 29.8% |
| Bicycle Commute Rate | 8.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Williamsburg Brg / F D R Dr?
The median home price is $1,345,046.
What is the housing type?
Housing is almost entirely small to medium apartments and high-rises.
How do most residents commute?
Most commute by train (40.7%) or bus (29.8%).