Is Yorkville Safe? Manhattan Livability, Crime & Rent
Yorkville is a green, walkable neighborhood with exceptional local infrastructure, but limited transit and rising crime offset its park and tree advantages.
Is Yorkville Safe?
Yorkville, Manhattan scores 6.1/10 for overall livability, ranking #15 of 17 Manhattan neighborhoods. Yorkville is a green, walkable neighborhood with exceptional local infrastructure, but limited transit and rising crime offset its park and tree advantages.
This score aggregates live NYPD crime data, 311 safety complaints, shooting incidents, and building health signals within walking distance. Safety varies by block — check a specific Yorkville address below for a block-level breakdown.
Score Overview
Vertical line = borough median. Scale: 0-10.
Neighborhood Character
Yorkville is a tree-dense Upper East Side enclave where you'll walk beneath an average of 138 trees per 200 meters and a canopy density rated 9.5/10—some of the highest in the borough. The neighborhood clusters around Carl Schurz Park and the East River, giving you genuine waterfront access and green space within 394 meters on average. You'll find a mix of walk-ups (50%), mid-rise, and high-rise buildings that create a varied street texture, anchored by European bakeries and established residential blocks. The Q train at 96th Street is your primary transit link, though commute times lag significantly behind borough averages.
Analysis based on 4 properties scored across 30+ data points
Livability & Restoration
Tree Canopy
138 trees
Avg within 200m | Density: 9.5/10
10 additional trees per block correlates with health benefits equivalent to being 7 years younger (Kardan et al., 2015)
Park Access
Carl Schurz Park
Avg 394m away | Score: 3.1/10
Living within 300m of green space associated with 30% fewer antidepressant prescriptions (Taylor et al., 2015)
Acoustic Quality
8/10
Noise proxy score (higher = quieter)
Chronic noise above 55 dB at night associated with 8% cardiovascular mortality increase (Basner et al., 2014)
Street Character
0/10
Enclosure: 0/10
Transit & Commute
Subway Stations
Commute Score
3/10
Borough median: 8.5/10
Walk Score Proxy
0/10
Based on street geometry analysis
Financial Landscape
Median Price
$0
Price per Sq Ft
$0
Price Distribution
Price by Building Type
Investment Indicators
Avg Unused FAR
0 sqft
Development rights potential
Unused development rights valued at $30-$80/sqft in Brooklyn (Glaeser, 2011)
Avg Days on Market
0
Market velocity signal
Multi-Family Stock
0%
2-4 family buildings
Multi-family owner-occupants build 2.4x wealth vs single-family (Herbert, 2013)
Outdoor & Green Space
Avg Tree Count
138
Within 200m radius
Canopy Density
9.5/10
Normalized canopy coverage
Park Network
- Carl Schurz Park
- Asphalt Green
- Stanley Isaacs Playground
- Ruppert Park
- Park
Avg distance: 394m
Practical Living
Building Types
Who Yorkville Is For
Tree-focused households
Canopy density of 9.5/10 and 138 trees per 200m make this the greenest choice for residents prioritizing outdoor cover and air quality
Park-adjacent dwellers
Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green, and three other nearby parks average 394m away; outdoor score of 6.2 reflects reliable park access
Local-commerce seekers
Practical score of 9/10—the highest in the borough—indicates strong walkable retail, services, and day-to-day neighborhood infrastructure
Pros & Cons
Strengths
Exceptional tree canopy coverage
138 trees within 200m and 9.5/10 canopy density rank among the borough's highest
Strong walkable infrastructure
Reliable park access
Four named parks average 394m away; Carl Schurz Park and Asphalt Green provide waterfront and recreation options
Established residential character
Balanced building mix (50% walk-ups, 25% mid-rise, 25% high-rise) with landmark institutions like Gracie Mansion
Trade-offs
Severe transit limitation
Commute score of 3/10 (vs. borough median 8.5); Q train at 96th Street is the primary option
High noise complaint volume
3,142 noise complaints recorded—classified as Very High
Rising crime activity
1,426 crimes in past 12 months with a worsening trend of +179.6%; safety percentile is 84th in borough (high-activity classification)
Moderate rodent complaints
522 rodent complaints on record
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Search an Address in YorkvilleFrequently Asked Questions about Yorkville
1Is Yorkville safe?
Yorkville safety varies by block. DwellCheck provides detailed safety data including NYPD crime statistics, arrest data, and 311 complaints. Check the Yorkville safety page for full details.
2What is the average rent in Yorkville?
Rents in Yorkville, Manhattan vary significantly by building and apartment type. The median listing price is $0. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses.
3How is transit access in Yorkville?
Yorkville has a commute score of 3/10. 1 subway stations serve the area: 96 St.
4What are the best streets in Yorkville?
The best streets depend on your priorities. Use DwellCheck to compare specific addresses across livability, safety, transit, and environmental factors.
5What is the average DwellScore in Yorkville?
The median composite score is 6.1 (interquartile range 5.7–6.5). Practical amenities drive strength at 9/10, while commute scores drag the overall rating down at 3/10.
6How does Yorkville's transit connectivity compare?
Commute score of 3/10 is dramatically below the borough median of 8.5. The Q train at 96th Street is the primary transit access; this limits broader MTA connectivity.
7Is Yorkville safe?
Safety is classified as high-activity (84th percentile in the borough), with 1,426 crimes recorded over 12 months and a crime trend worsening by +179.6%. Noise complaints (3,142) are also very high.
8What makes Yorkville's outdoor environment distinctive?
An average of 138 trees per 200 meters and canopy density of 9.5/10 rank among the borough's highest. Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green, and three other parks average 394 meters away, supporting an outdoor score of 6.2.