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HomeNeighborhoodsJamaica
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3.4/5

Jamaica Report Card

11434 · Queens · 10,454 buildings tracked

B

Building Quality

Average building score

A

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

B

Maintenance

Violations per building

B

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

10,454

Violations

14,343

Complaints

6,809

Reviews

26

Crime Summary (12 Months)

1,656

Total Incidents

124

Violent

385

Property

1,147

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Low Activity
Violations/Bldg

1.4

Below avg

Complaints/Bldg

0.7

Below avg

Reviews

26

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

1,656

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

B

163-15 BAISLEY BOULEVARD, Queens, NY, 11434

1,028 violations208 complaints
B

114-05 170 STREET, Queens, NY, 11434

784 violations326 complaints
C

121-19 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY, 11434

321 violations149 complaints
B

116-51 157 STREET, Queens, NY, 11434

228 violations71 complaints
C

114-06 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens, NY, 11434

194 violations230 complaints

Largest Landlord

NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

12 buildings in this zip code

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Jamaica Vibe Check

This section of Jamaica borders JFK Airport and includes the Jamaica Bay waterfront. It's a working-class area with affordable housing, airport-related employment, and the AirTrain/subway connection at Sutphin Boulevard. The neighborhood is diverse and practical rather than charming.

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Pros

  • ✓AirTrain to JFK
  • ✓E train and LIRR access
  • ✓Affordable rents
  • ✓Near Jamaica Bay

Cons

  • ✗Airport noise
  • ✗Limited dining and nightlife
  • ✗Industrial stretches
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jamaica

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 11434 zip code had 1,656 reported crime incidents, including 124 violent crimes and 385 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Jamaica (11434) has 10,454 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 3.4 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 11434 zip code have a combined 14,343 housing violations on record (an average of 1.4 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Jamaica (11434) is NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY, managing 12 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 26 reviews across 22 buildings in Jamaica (11434). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Jamaica (11434) has 10,454 tracked buildings with 14,343 violations and 6,809 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Jamaica (11434) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Jamaica (11434) recorded 1,656 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 124 violent crimes, 385 property crimes, and 1,147 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 11434.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Jamaica (11434) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 11434 zip code.

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A

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A

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A

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A

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Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

68,182

Median Income

$72k

Renters

52%

Median Age

40

Walkability & Transit

20

Limited Transit

101 transit stops nearby

101

Bus Stops

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 34% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 19% of neighborhoods