QUEENS · 424 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on 21 Street in Queens, New York, is an experience marked by a symphony of persistent noise and a chronic struggle for parking space. The street echoes with a constant cacophony, with loud talking and music often spilling over from neighboring apartments and parties, as evidenced by the over 500 complaints regarding noise from residences and streetside. The borough's 581 noise complaints related to residential areas paint a vivid picture of life on 21 Street, where the hum of daily life often tips over into late-night revelry, keeping residents awake and on edge.
The street's parking situation is equally challenging, with illegal parking being a top concern among residents, with over 550 complaints. The narrow streets and high demand for parking spots often lead to a game of musical chairs, with vehicles blocking driveways, sidewalks, and even fire hydrants, as reflected in the numerous complaints about blocked access and fire hydrants. The snow and ice season exacerbates the problem, with snow or ice-related complaints adding to the residents' parking woes. Despite the nearby Astoria Health Playground, which boasts an A grade, the street's overall condition leaves much to be desired, with complaints about street and sidewalk conditions also high on the list.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 755 | |
| Noise | 939 | |
| Maintenance | 227 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 189 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 50 | |
| Street Condition | 215 | |
| Safety | 100 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 56 | |
| Water/Sewer | 105 | |
| Air Quality | 25 | |
| Food/Eating | 50 | |
| Other | 353 | |
| Total | 3064 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 17 |
| Misdemeanors | 42 |
| Violations | 13 |
| Total | 72 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Street | 0 | 277 |
| 26-38 21 Street | 0 | 401 |
| 35-35 21 Street | 13.6 | 59 |
| 34-00 21 Street | 30.6 | 155 |
| 23-02 21 Street | 36.7 | 72 |
| 30-50 21 Street | 40.7 | 84 |
| 27-24 21 Street | 57.2 | 58 |
| 40-35 21 Street | 67.8 | 30 |
| 23-06 21 Street | 68.4 | 69 |
| 27-16 21 Street | 73.9 | 27 |