QUEENS · 59 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on 240th Street in Queens, as indicated by the official city data, presents a unique set of challenges, dominated by noise and parking issues. The street's F grade, with a score of 9.4, suggests a significant need for improvement. Residents are plagued by persistent noise pollution, with 22 reports of loud music or parties, and 8 complaints about noise from the street or sidewalk. TheIllegal parking situation is dire, with 33 reports, often leading to blocked driveways (5 complaints) and even blocking fire hydrants (19 complaints), which could pose a significant safety hazard in case of a fire. The street's tree maintenance is also a concern, with 13 reports of damaged trees and 10 reports of overgrown trees or branches.
The sewer system and water supply are also cause for concern, with 8 and 7 complaints respectively, including reports of sewer backups and dirty water. The physical condition of the street itself is another issue, with 8 complaints about street conditions and 5 reports of potholes. Despite these challenges, the crime rate on the street is relatively low, with only 3 felonies, 2 misdemeanors, and no violations reported. The most common offenses are miscellaneous penal law violations, criminal mischief, petit larceny, and felony assault, each with only one report. The surrounding streets, however, also have varying grades, suggesting that the issues on 240th Street are not isolated but part of a broader neighborhood-wide problem that requires collective effort to address.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 48 | |
| Noise | 29 | |
| Maintenance | 10 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 5 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 2 | |
| Street Condition | 9 | |
| Safety | 5 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 30 | |
| Water/Sewer | 15 | |
| Air Quality | 2 | |
| Other | 8 | |
| Total | 163 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 3 |
| Misdemeanors | 2 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 5 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 92-47 240 Street | 69.4 | 7 |
| 93-15 240 Street | 90.3 | 9 |
| 89-53 240 Street | 92.3 | 18 |
| 83-15 240 Street | 93.8 | 4 |
| 92-52 240 Street | 96.0 | 8 |
| 88-42 240 Street | 96.0 | 5 |
| 240 Street | 96.6 | 17 |
| 93-08 240 Street | 97.5 | 4 |
| 92-70 240 Street | 98.4 | 7 |
| 88-16 240 Street | 98.4 | 8 |