QUEENS · 373 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on 211 Street in Queens, New York, is an experience marked by persistent parking challenges and a noticeable lack of street maintenance, as indicated by its low grade and high complaint rates. Residents here often find their driveways and sidewalks blocked by illegally parked or abandoned vehicles, with a staggering 300 complaints of illegal parking and 61 of abandoned vehicles in the past year alone. The constant presence of these vehicles can make it difficult to access one's own home, with 38 reports of blocked driveway access. Moreover, the frequent disregard for parking regulations is evident in the 79 reports of improper parking permit use and 71 instances of posted parking sign violations.
The street's condition is further plagued by infrastructural issues, with 53 complaints about street conditions, 33 about potholes, and 47 reports of blocked fire hydrants, which can pose significant safety hazards. The water system has also been a source of concern, with 51 complaints, including 35 reports of dirty water. Trees lining the street have been another point of contention, with 38 complaints about overgrown branches and 35 about damaged trees, suggesting a lack of routine maintenance.
Noise pollution is another issue that residents deal with, particularly due to loud music and parties, with 34 noise complaints recorded. Despite these challenges, the crime rate on 211 Street is relatively low, with a total of 22 incidents reported, including 5 felonies, 11 misdemeanors, and 6 violations. The most common offenses were harassment, vehicle and traffic laws, petit larceny, and grand larceny of a motor vehicle. However, the street's proximity to other poorly graded streets, such as 212 Street and 208 Street, both with a grade of F, could potentially indicate a broader area-wide issue that may affect the quality of life for residents on 211 Street.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 444 | |
| Noise | 75 | |
| Maintenance | 46 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 87 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 9 | |
| Street Condition | 108 | |
| Safety | 14 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 110 | |
| Water/Sewer | 81 | |
| Air Quality | 21 | |
| Food/Eating | 1 | |
| Other | 116 | |
| Total | 1112 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 5 |
| Misdemeanors | 11 |
| Violations | 6 |
| Total | 22 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 211 Street | 67.0 | 80 |
| 98-31 211 Street | 74.4 | 35 |
| 45-57 211 Street | 75.7 | 45 |
| 45-12 211 Street | 77.5 | 16 |
| 18-65 211 Street | 80.0 | 31 |
| 38-36 211 Street | 90.2 | 7 |
| 90-12 211 Street | 90.9 | 9 |
| 114-52 211 Street | 91.2 | 44 |
| 93-04 211 Street | 91.8 | 3 |
| 93-01 211 Street | 92.7 | 9 |