NYC Report Card

159 Avenue

F — 0

QUEENS · 62 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

🔇
Noise
Loud
🐀
Pests
Few pests
🔒
Safety
Average
🏠
Maintenance
Excellent
🧹
Cleanliness
Average
24
Noise
complaints
3
Rodent/
pest issues
2
Felonies
this year
4
Total
crimes

Living on 159 Avenue in Queens, as indicated by its grade of F, presents a unique set of challenges, with illegal parking being the most pressing issue. Residents here face a daily struggle with vehicles parked in violation of signs, often blocking driveways, hydrants, or even entire streets. The number of abandoned vehicles and derelict cars also contributes to the street's disarray, creating potential hazards and eyesores. The 222 complaints of illegal parking and 29 of abandoned vehicles paint a clear picture of a street plagued by parking issues.

Noise pollution is another significant concern, with 13 complaints specifically about residential noise and 5 about loud music or parties. These disturbances can make it difficult for residents to enjoy their homes or get a good night's sleep. Additionally, the street's condition is often poor, with reports of blocked sidewalks, partial access issues, and catch basins clogged or causing flooding. The 12 snow or ice complaints suggest that the city's winter maintenance efforts are insufficient, further exacerbating the street's poor condition. While crime is not particularly high, with only 2 felonies and 2 misdemeanors reported, the presence of offenses such as robbery and criminal trespass may contribute to residents' sense of unease. In contrast, neighboring streets like Russell Street and 159 Drive have much higher grades, indicating that the issues on 159 Avenue are localized and could potentially be addressed with targeted efforts.

311 complaints trend · 4.5/address → Stable

Crime trend 22 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
16
67%
Neighbors
2
8%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 270
Noise 24
Dirty/Trash 14
Rodents/Pests 3
Street Condition 13
Safety 5
Trees/Outdoor 12
Water/Sewer 11
Food/Eating 2
Other 31
Total385

Crime on 159 Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies2
Misdemeanors2
Violations0
Total4

Most common offenses

VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (1) GRAND LARCENY (1) CRIMINAL TRESPASS (1) ROBBERY (1)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (222) Abandoned Vehicle (29) Noise - Residential (13) Blocked Driveway (13) Snow or Ice (12) Dirty Condition (7) Derelict Vehicles (6) Street Condition (6) Sewer (6) Noise (5)

Notable buildings on 159 Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
100-20 159 Avenue 70.6 147
92-05 159 Avenue 85.3 5
98-12 159 Avenue 87.5 7
102-12 159 Avenue 94.0 32
100-05 159 Avenue 94.1 9
101-02 159 Avenue 94.4 29
159 Avenue 95.3 15
99-02 159 Avenue 95.4 7
91-08 159 Avenue 97.0 6
86-07 159 Avenue 97.0 2

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