QUEENS · 39 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on 270 Street in Queens is an experience that often feels like navigating a complex web of street management challenges and safety concerns. The most pressing issue residents face daily is the relentless parking nightmare, with illegal parking and blocked driveways topping the complaint list. Despite having a dedicated permit system, illegal parking is rampant, leading to frequent disputes and access issues, with 32 reports of blocked hydrants and 28 of partial access. Residents often find themselves struggling to access their own driveways or homes, with 10 reports of no access at all. This parking chaos can be particularly frustrating during emergencies, as blocked hydrants could hinder firefighting efforts.
Another significant challenge is the state of the street's infrastructure. The street condition itself, along with root and sewer issues, has been reported multiple times. The tree care, while somewhat attended to with 7 reports of damaged trees and 3 of dead or dying ones, is still not up to par, with branches falling down onto the streets and sidewalks. This, coupled with the damaged and blocked sidewalks, makes navigating the street a hazard, especially for elderly or disabled residents. During winter, the combination of snow, ice, and poorly maintained sidewalks can make getting around nearly impossible, as evidenced by the snow and ice complaints.
Despite these challenges, the crime rate on 270 Street is not skyrocketing, with a total of 7 incidents reported, including 4 felonies and 3 misdemeanors. However, the two grand larceny cases and the assaults may still cause concern among residents. The fact that nearby streets also have poor grades (F) suggests that these issues might not be isolated to 270 Street alone, but rather indicative of broader systemic problems in the area.
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 76 | |
| Noise | 1 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 1 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 2 | |
| Street Condition | 5 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 14 | |
| Water/Sewer | 1 | |
| Other | 7 | |
| Total | 107 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 4 |
| Misdemeanors | 3 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 7 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 76-04 270 Street | 58.8 | 8 |
| 77-22 270 Street | 94.8 | 27 |
| 76-08 270 Street | 97.4 | 14 |
| 79-32 270 Street | 98.4 | 2 |
| 78-48 270 Street | 98.5 | 1 |
| 76-16 270 Street | 98.7 | 8 |
| 76-15 270 Street | 99.0 | 5 |
| 76-25 270 Street | 99.0 | 5 |
| 77-16 270 Street | 99.0 | 5 |
| 79-27 270 Street | 99.0 | 3 |