QUEENS · 70 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on 16 Road in Queens is a challenging experience, as indicated by its poor grade of F and a high volume of complaints. The street is plagued by persistent parking issues, with illegal parking being the most frequent complaint, numbering 93 instances. Residents often find their driveways blocked, either by illegally parked vehicles or, in 43 cases, by vehicles parked in front of fire hydrants, posing a significant safety hazard. The limited parking space is further exacerbated by commercial overnight parking and abandoned vehicles, with 24 complaints each.
Noise pollution is another significant concern, with 15 complaints about noise from residential sources and 14 about loud music or parties. The street's narrowness and proximity to other residences amplify these disturbances, making it difficult for residents to enjoy peaceful surroundings. Additionally, the street's tree-lined appearances are marred by damaged, dead, or dying trees, with a total of 17 complaints, indicating a lack of proper maintenance.
The illegal conversion of residential buildings or spaces, with 21 complaints, suggests a disregard for zoning regulations and building codes, potentially leading to overcrowding and unsafe living conditions. The lack of building permits in seven instances further underscores this issue. Furthermore, the recycling system is not functioning optimally, with nine complaints about improper recycling of paper, metal, glass, and rigid plastic.
Crime is a persistent concern, with a total of five reported incidents, including two grand larcenies of motor vehicles, one harassment case, and one petit larceny. While the street's immediate neighbors, such as 151 Street and 17 Road, also have poor grades, 16 Drive and Clintonvil Street, located nearby, have high grades, suggesting that crime and other issues are not uniformly distributed throughout the area.
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| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 134 | |
| Noise | 17 | |
| Maintenance | 1 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 17 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 2 | |
| Street Condition | 6 | |
| Safety | 2 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 20 | |
| Water/Sewer | 10 | |
| Air Quality | 5 | |
| Other | 40 | |
| Total | 254 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 3 |
| Misdemeanors | 1 |
| Violations | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 149-50 16 Road | 76.0 | 28 |
| 147-16 16 Road | 89.2 | 29 |
| 149-19 16 Road | 90.3 | 9 |
| 157-26 16 Road | 94.2 | 17 |
| 147-01 16 Road | 94.4 | 15 |
| 16 Road | 95.5 | 21 |
| 157-43 16 Road | 97.3 | 4 |
| 157-27 16 Road | 98.0 | 1 |
| 150-15 16 Road | 98.3 | 4 |
| 149-17 16 Road | 98.4 | 12 |