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Is 137th St / 32nd Ave a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe300

Medium130

Low219

Other628

38 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape13

Child involved12

Assault1

Other12

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 medical services dispatched to 76th Road and Parsons Boulevard, with unit 7605 responding to assist.	76th Rd & Parsons Blvd, Queens, NY 11366	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units and medics were dispatched to a possible major trauma at the intersection of 76th Road and Parsons Boulevard in Queens, with additional backup requested.	76th Rd & Parsons Blvd, Queens, NY 11366	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported panhandling incident near 167th–168th Street on a subway line involving a male who is handcuffed and wearing a red shirt and mask.	168th St, Queens, NY	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, police units were sent to St. Lawrence Avenue station on the 6 line for a reported homeless man on the downtown platform armed with a knife or machete. A detailed description of the man was broadcast. Later, radio traffic indicated no further units were needed at the station.	St Lawrence Av, Bronx, NY 10472	Weapons
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, police units responded to a license plate reader alert near Fourteenth Avenue and the Cross Island Parkway exit in Queens. Radio traffic later referenced a silver Mercedes with a Georgia license plate reportedly wanted in connection with a possible gunpoint vehicle theft traveling toward the Whitestone area.	14th Ave & Cross Island Pkwy, Queens, NY 11357	Weapons
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was dispatched near 30th Avenue and 41st Street in Astoria for a pet struck. Emergency units responded, with one unit later canceled after EMS was reported en route.	41st St & 30th Ave., Queens, NY 11103	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported incident where a bus apparently struck a pedestrian near 30th Avenue and 41st Street in Queens.	41st St & 30th Ave., Queens, NY 11103	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving an elderly person was reported near 84th Street at 62nd and 63rd Avenues in Middle Village, Queens. EMS units were dispatched with additional backup and bus support requested.	62nd Dr & 63rd Ave, Queens, NY 11374	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to Peck Avenue and 218th Street in Queens for a 50-year-old male feeling ill.	218th St & Peck Ave, Queens, NY 11427	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are dispatched to 57th Road and Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens for a 27-year-old person.	Yellowstone Blvd, Queens, NY	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$440,831

Average Rent

$2,635

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

137th St / 32nd Ave is a densely urban neighborhood in Queens, NY, known for its predominance of small to medium apartment buildings mostly built between 1940 and 1999.

The area has a high vacancy rate of 11.5%, which is above average nationally, and a median home price of $440,831, placing it in the mid-price tier for New York City.

Dense UrbanMid-Price TierHigh VacancyDiverse Asian Community

Quick Facts

Train Commute Share	33.7%

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in 137th St / 32nd Ave is dominated by small to medium apartment complexes and high-rise buildings, with a mix of owners and renters.

Vacancy Rate	11.5%
Small Apartment Share (1-2 bedrooms)	93.4%
Large Apartment Buildings Share	84.3%
Housing Age	Mostly built 1940-1969, some 1970-1999

What buyers will notice right away

The 11.5% vacancy rate suggests many homes may be unoccupied, possibly due to weak demand or new construction.

Most housing consists of studios and one to two-bedroom apartments, suitable for singles or small households.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood features a diverse community with a strong Asian presence and a mix of occupational groups.

Diverse Linguistic Community — Nearly half of households primarily speak Chinese at home, reflecting the neighborhood's cultural makeup.

Mixed Occupations — 35.1% work in executive and professional roles, with significant manufacturing and clerical employment.

Asian Ancestry	58.7%
South American Ancestry	10.4%
Children Below Poverty Line	22.9%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	35.1%
Income Level	Lower than 85.2% of US neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate	22.9%
Foreign Born Residents	62.2%
Primary Language: Chinese	49.1%
Top Ancestries	["Asian (58.7%)","South American (10.4%)","Puerto Rican (4.7%)","Italian (4.6%)","Irish (2.7%)"]

Commute

Residents have diverse commute options with a strong preference for public transit and walking.

137th St / 32nd Ave offers excellent transit options with a very high train ridership and walkability, making it suitable for those seeking alternatives to driving.

High Train Ridership — One-third of commuters use the train, well above national averages.

Walk and Bike Friendly — Nearly a quarter of residents walk or bike to work, reflecting the neighborhood's urban density.