
Is Northern Blvd / Van Wyck Expy a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Queens, New York - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
98 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 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 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 responded near Main St for a possible fall involving a minor male. | Main St, New York, NY 10044 | 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 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to the area of Cranford Street and Murdoch in Queens for a report of a person who may be choking. | Cranford St, Queens, NY 11375 | Medical Emergency |
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Overview
Northern Blvd / Van Wyck Expy is a remote, coastal neighborhood in Queens with a median home price of $1,048,290, more expensive than 75.2% of New York neighborhoods.
It is one of the quietest neighborhoods in America with a 0.0% vacancy rate, indicating very tight housing supply and strong demand.
Housing market and real estate character
The neighborhood features historic homes built mostly before 1940 and some between 1970 and 1999, with a mix of owners and renters.
| Owner vs Renter Occupied | Mixed |
|---|
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
This neighborhood has very low childhood poverty and no residents with bachelor's degrees, reflecting a unique socioeconomic profile.
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree Holders | 0.0% |
Demographics
| Bachelor's Degree Holders | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Low |
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Native American Ancestry | 0.0% |
Commute
Residents have unique commute patterns with ferry as the primary mode and no long commutes over an hour.
Ferry commuting is the most common mode here, distinguishing this neighborhood's transit pattern.
| Ferry Commuters | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Longest Commute Over 1 Hour | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price?
The median home price is $1,048,290, more expensive than 75.2% of New York neighborhoods.
What is unique about the housing vacancy?
The vacancy rate is 0.0%, lower than all U.S. neighborhoods, indicating very tight housing supply.
How do most residents commute?
Ferry is the primary mode of commute, which is rare among U.S. neighborhoods.