QUEENS · 121 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on 251 Street in Queens, New York, is a testament to the city's duality, where urban challenges meet resilient community spirit. The street, graded F with a score of 3.0, faces a litany of issues, predominantly revolving around parking and street maintenance.
Illegal parking is the most pressing concern, with 53 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways and even fire hydrants. Residents have reported 25 instances of blocked hydrants, a potentially life-threatening issue during emergencies. The streetscape is also marred by damaged, dead, or overgrown trees, with 24, 13, and 13 complaints respectively, contributing to an unkempt appearance. Potholes, too, pose a daily challenge, with 16 reported incidents. Despite these hardships, the community has banded together, with neighbors keeping a watchful eye on abandoned vehicles, another significant issue with 16 complaints.
Noise pollution, particularly from loud music and parties, is another source of discomfort, with 11 reports. Additionally, the street grapples with illegal conversions of residential buildings and commercial overnight parking, with 10 and 13 complaints respectively. While crime statistics are relatively low, with only 2 felonies reported, the persistent issues paint a picture of a street in need of urgent attention from city authorities.
In stark contrast, nearby streets like Shiloh Avenue boast an A grade, highlighting the stark inequality in city services and maintenance. The community on 251 Street deserves the same level of care and attention, and it's clear that collective advocacy and city intervention are necessary to improve the quality of life for its residents.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 85 | |
| Noise | 14 | |
| Maintenance | 17 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 7 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 3 | |
| Street Condition | 27 | |
| Safety | 3 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 56 | |
| Water/Sewer | 16 | |
| Air Quality | 7 | |
| Other | 39 | |
| Total | 274 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 2 |
| Misdemeanors | 0 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 83-22 251 Street | 77.0 | 50 |
| 64-14 251 Street | 83.9 | 3 |
| 251 Street | 91.1 | 29 |
| 82-01 251 Street | 96.4 | 8 |
| 82-64 251 Street | 97.8 | 5 |
| 81-31 251 Street | 98.4 | 2 |
| 83-53 251 Street | 98.7 | 3 |
| 60-21 251 Street | 98.7 | 2 |
| 85-06 251 Street | 98.8 | 6 |
| 84-53 251 Street | 98.9 | 2 |