NYC Report Card

42 Avenue

F — 0

QUEENS · 370 addresses · 3 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Dangerous
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Filthy
152
Noise
complaints
53
Rodent/
pest issues
14
Felonies
this year
43
Total
crimes

Living on 42 Avenue in Queens, especially around 370, is a challenge that residents face daily, as indicated by the street's grade of F, the lowest possible score. The most prevalent issue is blocked driveways, with 338 complaints, making it virtually impossible for residents to access their homes or leave their properties. This is often exacerbated by illegal parking, with 177 complaints, leading to congestion and further blocking driveways. The noise levels are also a significant problem, with 99 complaints related to residential noise and 28 complaints regarding street and sidewalk noise. Residents often report loud music or parties, with 92 specific complaints, which can be especially disruptive at night.

Another pressing concern is the blockage of fire hydrants, with 60 complaints. This not only poses a safety risk but also makes it difficult for firefighters to do their job effectively in case of an emergency. Additionally, there are 74 complaints about the street's condition, suggesting potholes, damaged tree roots, or other hazards that could cause accidents or make walking or driving difficult. The presence of abandoned vehicles, with 82 complaints, and derelict vehicles, with 26 complaints, further contributes to the street's unsightly and unsanitary condition. The nearby streets, such as Avery Avenue and Fowler Avenue, also share similar grades, indicating that these issues are not isolated to just 42 Avenue. Despite these challenges, there are pockets of improvement nearby, like the Al Oerter Recreation Center, which maintains a grade of A, providing a safe and clean space for the community to enjoy.

311 complaints trend · 3.0/address → Stable

Crime trend 10 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
92
61%
Neighbors
40
26%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 625
Noise 152
Maintenance 177
Dirty/Trash 49
Rodents/Pests 53
Street Condition 104
Safety 18
Trees/Outdoor 75
Water/Sewer 44
Air Quality 31
Food/Eating 9
Other 150
Total1487

Crime on 42 Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies14
Misdemeanors23
Violations6
Total43

Most common offenses

ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (11) PETIT LARCENY (6) HARRASSMENT 2 (5) MISCELLANEOUS PENAL LAW (4) INTOXICATED & IMPAIRED DRIVING (4)

What residents are reporting

Blocked Driveway (338) Illegal Parking (177) Noise - Residential (99) Abandoned Vehicle (82) Street Condition (74) HEAT/HOT WATER (70) UNSANITARY CONDITION (32) Damaged Tree (30) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (28) Water System (28)

Notable buildings on 42 Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
210-02 42 Avenue 40.4 79
42 Avenue 46.0 146
212-12 42 Avenue 65.2 14
95-14 42 Avenue 69.9 17
104-44 42 Avenue 75.6 45
211-01 42 Avenue 77.2 13
104-18 42 Avenue 78.3 32
211-11 42 Avenue 86.1 17
191-13 42 Avenue 88.2 11
202-15 42 Avenue 89.3 19

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