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Is Broad Channel South a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe83

Medium55

Low59

Other253

41 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape16

Child involved8

Assault1

Other18

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, a medical emergency involving chest pain was reported near Henry Street between Mott Avenue and Maiden Lane in Inwood. Unit 3-191 responded and arrived on scene.	Henry St, Inwood, NY 11096	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, responders discussed notifying environmental agencies about a reported active leak behind a property on Barrett Road in Lawrence, New York, with a request to expedite their response the following morning.	Barrett Rd, Lawrence, NY 11559	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a reported bleeding trauma in a parking lot behind a business near Central Avenue and Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence, with one unit on scene and a backup unit requested.	Rockaway Tpke & Central Ave, Lawrence, NY 11559	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders dispatched to a possible low oxygen incident near Bay Boulevard between Richard Street and Vernon Avenue in Atlantic Beach. Units ABR and 3299 assigned, signal 9.	Bay Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NY 11509	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond to a patient with difficulty breathing near a black Jeep at the Nissan dealership near Burnside Avenue and Henry Street in Inwood. The vehicle reportedly has hazard lights on and may be in the parking lot.	Burnside Ave, Inwood, NY 11096	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call for a 96-year-old with altered mental status near Royce Street and Avenue V in Brooklyn.	Avenue V & Royce St, Brooklyn, NY 11234	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched for a possible water rescue incident at Canarsie Pier near Rockaway Parkway and Shore Parkway in Brooklyn.	J4H8+H2 Canarsie Pier, Canarsie Veterans Cir, Brooklyn, NY 11236	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible medical trauma at a camp near Cross Bay Boulevard and 163rd Avenue in Howard Beach. Multiple Queens units were asked to load a bus and respond, but the call was later canceled for the primary unit.	163rd Ave & Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY 11414	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an incoherent female was reported in front of a barbershop near Rockaway Turnpike between Burnside Avenue and Point/(number withheld) East Avenue in North Lawrence. The situation appears to involve a mental health aid and police have been notified.	Rockaway Tpke, Cedarhurst, NY 11516	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near Mott Avenue and Granada Place in Queens. Units acknowledged and responded to the location. Backup was also dispatched to the area.	Granada Pl & Mott Ave, Queens, NY 11691	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$612,171

Average Rent

$2,923

Vacancy Rate

10%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Broad Channel South is a coastal suburban neighborhood in Queens, NY, known for its nautical character and historic homes. Over half of its residences were built in 1939 or earlier, giving the area a distinctive charm.

The median home price is $612,171, with average rents at $2,923. The vacancy rate is 10.0%, higher than average, indicating some unoccupied housing.

CoastalHistoric HomesHigher Vacancy

Quick Facts

Coastal Neighborhood	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

Broad Channel South's housing stock is mostly owner-occupied medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings, with many historic residences built before 1940.

Owner Occupied Rate	Most residential real estate is owner occupied
Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings
Housing Age	54.7% built in 1939 or earlier

What buyers will notice right away

High concentration of historic homes offers unique architectural charm.

Higher vacancy rate may affect housing availability and demand.

Families & Lifestyle

Broad Channel South has a strong presence of government workers and a diverse occupational mix, supporting an upper-middle income community.

Government Worker Hub — One of the highest concentrations of government employees in the nation.

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	48.8%
Government Employment	15.1%
Child Poverty Rate	15.4%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	48.8%
Child Poverty Rate	15.4%
Income Level	Upper-middle income
Top Languages	English (79.7%), Spanish (8.7%)
Top Ancestries	Irish (34.6%), Italian (17.7%), German (10.8%), Asian (8.0%), Portuguese (7.7%)