QUEENS · 236 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on 249 Street in Queens, as per official city data, presents a unique set of challenges that significantly impact the quality of life for its residents. The most pressing issue is the chronic problem of illegal parking, with a staggering 291 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways (64 complaints) and even blocked hydrants (169 complaints), which not only inconveniences residents but also poses a serious safety hazard, especially during emergencies. The persistent noise from loud music or parties (23 complaints) further adds to the distress, disrupting the peace and tranquility that residents might desire.
The streetscape is marred by abandoned vehicles (38 complaints) and overgrown trees and branches (24 complaints), contributing to a sense of neglect and disorder. The water system (35 complaints) and street conditions (18 complaints) are also in dire need of improvement, with reports of damaged trees (29 complaints) and dirty water (22 complaints) further highlighting the grim reality of the street's infrastructure. The high number of vehicle and traffic law offenses (3) among the reported crimes, coupled with the harassment (2) and grand larceny of motor vehicles (1), suggests that the street's parking and traffic issues also contribute to a higher level of criminal activity.
In stark contrast to the F grade of 249 Street, nearby streets such as Lyman Street (Grade B) offer a stark contrast, indicating that while the street's challenges are significant, they are not insurmountable. The numerous complaints and the low crime grade suggest that there is a pressing need for increased city intervention and enforcement to address the persistent issues and improve the living conditions for the residents of 249 Street.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 406 | |
| Noise | 30 | |
| Maintenance | 10 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 56 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 12 | |
| Street Condition | 37 | |
| Safety | 5 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 84 | |
| Water/Sewer | 46 | |
| Air Quality | 8 | |
| Food/Eating | 1 | |
| Other | 41 | |
| Total | 736 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 4 |
| Misdemeanors | 6 |
| Violations | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 138-36 249 Street | 66.6 | 15 |
| 249 Street | 78.1 | 52 |
| 43-26 249 Street | 85.0 | 75 |
| 42-42 249 Street | 88.4 | 20 |
| 43-28 249 Street | 90.8 | 42 |
| 143-57 249 Street | 91.9 | 2 |
| 84-17 249 Street | 93.7 | 4 |
| 88-26 249 Street | 94.0 | 12 |
| 137-16 249 Street | 95.1 | 5 |
| 43-22 249 Street | 96.1 | 19 |