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HomeNeighborhoodsFar Rockaway
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4.7/5

Far Rockaway Report Card

11691 · Queens · 6,545 buildings tracked

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Building Quality

Average building score

A

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

C

Maintenance

Violations per building

B

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

6,545

Violations

41,372

Complaints

10,888

Reviews

50

Crime Summary (12 Months)

3,310

Total Incidents

290

Violent

882

Property

2,138

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Moderate
Violations/Bldg

6.3

Average

Complaints/Bldg

1.7

Below avg

Reviews

50

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

3,310

Total incidents

Monthly Rent Trends

Median rent with 25th-75th percentile range

Based on listing data. Shaded area shows 25th-75th percentile range.

Most Flagged Buildings

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22-88 MOTT AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11691

1,517 violations320 complaints
D

7-11 SEAGIRT AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11691

1,303 violations0 complaints
C

22-04 COLLIER AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11691

997 violations403 complaints
B

14-10 NEW HAVEN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11691

928 violations332 complaints
C

29-03 BESSEMUND AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11691

864 violations98 complaints

Largest Landlord

NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

151 buildings in this zip code

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Far Rockaway Vibe Check

Far Rockaway is the Rockaway Peninsula's eastern anchor — a working-class beach community undergoing significant redevelopment. The boardwalk, the beach, and the surf culture mix with a historically underserved residential area that's attracting new investment and a growing creative community.

BeachfrontWorking-ClassEvolvingSurf CultureAffordable

Pros

  • ✓Beach access
  • ✓A train terminal
  • ✓Affordable rents
  • ✓Growing surf and arts community

Cons

  • ✗Long commute to Manhattan (90+ min)
  • ✗Higher crime in some areas
  • ✗Flood zone concerns
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Frequently Asked Questions About Far Rockaway

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 11691 zip code had 3,310 reported crime incidents, including 290 violent crimes and 882 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Far Rockaway (11691) has 6,545 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.7 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 11691 zip code have a combined 41,372 housing violations on record (an average of 6.3 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Far Rockaway (11691) is NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, managing 151 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 50 reviews across 38 buildings in Far Rockaway (11691). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Far Rockaway (11691) has 6,545 tracked buildings with 41,372 violations and 10,888 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Far Rockaway (11691) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Far Rockaway (11691) recorded 3,310 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 290 violent crimes, 882 property crimes, and 2,138 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 11691.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Far Rockaway (11691) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 11691 zip code.

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Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

70,365

Median Income

$59k

Renters

72%

Median Age

33.7

Walkability & Transit

60

Good Transit

48 transit stops nearby

4

Subway Stops

44

Bus Stops

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 16% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 62% of neighborhoods