Queens Neighborhood
Is Roosevelt Ave / 147th St a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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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
$652,868
Average Rent
$3,346
Vacancy Rate
8%
Overview
Roosevelt Ave / 147th St is an extremely dense Queens neighborhood with mostly renter-occupied apartments built between 1940 and 1999.
The neighborhood has a vacancy rate of 8.0%, near the national median, and a very high population density.
Extremely Dense UrbanHigh Renter OccupancyOlder Housing Stock
Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 8.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing is dominated by large apartment complexes with a high share of small units and renter occupancy.
| Renter Occupied | |
|---|---|
| Large Apartment Buildings | 89.3% |
| Small Apartments (1-2 bedrooms) | 90.3% |
| Homes Built 1940-1969 | Majority |
What buyers will notice right away
Most housing is renter occupied, focused on small apartments.
One of the most densely populated neighborhoods in the US.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a large share of sales and service workers and a diverse cultural mix.
Working-Class Urban Community — Dominated by sales and service occupations with a diverse immigrant population.
| Sales and Service Occupations | 57.4% |
|---|
Demographics
| Sales and Service Occupations | 42.6% |
|---|---|
| Executive, Management, Professional | 25.1% |
| Manufacturing and Laborer | 20.5% |
| Asian Ancestry | 70.7% |
| Dominican Ancestry | 6.3% |
| Chinese Speakers at Home | 60.5% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 74.2% |
Commute
Many residents walk or use public transit for their commute, with longer average commute times.
This neighborhood offers strong walkability and transit options, with many residents walking or taking bus and train.
High Walkability — More residents walk to work than in almost any US neighborhood.
Strong Transit Use — Bus and train ridership are well above national averages.
| Walk to Work | 27.9% |
|---|---|
| Bus Commute | 17.1% |
| Train Commute | 21.0% |
| Drive Alone | 18.3% |
Homes for sale near 11354
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$585,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price?
The median home price is $652,868.
What is the average rent?
The average rent is $3,346.
How dense is the neighborhood?
Population density is 127,891 persons per square mile, denser than 99.9% of US neighborhoods.