NYC Report Card

42 Street

F — 0

QUEENS · 465 addresses · 2 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

🔇
Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Unsafe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Filthy
433
Noise
complaints
98
Rodent/
pest issues
3
Felonies
this year
24
Total
crimes

Living on 42nd Street in Queens, particularly around the address 465, is a challenge, reflected by its grade F rating, the lowest possible. Residents here experience a constant battle with illegal parking, with a staggering 699 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways (248 complaints) and even blocked hydrants (447 complaints), which could significantly hamper emergency services in case of a fire. The noise pollution is relentless, with 426 complaints related to noise, ranging from loud music and parties (162 complaints) to loud talking and banging (59 and 55 complaints respectively). The lack of heat and hot water is also a persistent issue, with 592 complaints, indicating that many residents struggle to maintain a comfortable living environment.

The street's sanitation conditions leave much to be desired, with 52 complaints about unsanitary conditions and 42 about rodents. Snow and ice clearance is also a notable concern, with 50 complaints, suggesting that the street is not always properly maintained during winter. The constant noise, parking issues, and sanitation problems likely make it difficult for residents to enjoy their homes, and the nearby streets, while not perfect, offer a stark contrast. The crime rate, while not extremely high, includes offenses like harassment, assault, and larceny, which can contribute to a sense of unease and insecurity among residents.

311 complaints trend · 4.7/address → Stable

Crime trend 30 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
162
37%
Neighbors
141
33%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 1009
Noise 433
Maintenance 743
Dirty/Trash 94
Rodents/Pests 98
Street Condition 62
Safety 48
Trees/Outdoor 59
Water/Sewer 53
Air Quality 57
Food/Eating 3
Other 192
Total2851

Crime on 42 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies3
Misdemeanors14
Violations7
Total24

Most common offenses

HARRASSMENT 2 (7) PETIT LARCENY (5) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (5) GRAND LARCENY (3) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (2)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (699) HEAT/HOT WATER (592) Blocked Driveway (248) Noise - Residential (217) Noise (80) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (63) Noise - Vehicle (56) UNSANITARY CONDITION (52) Snow or Ice (50) Rodent (42)

Notable buildings on 42 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
41-22 42 Street 0 382
34-09 42 Street 46.0 42
42 Street 52.8 114
43-14 42 Street 56.3 47
41-08 42 Street 59.9 58
32-71 42 Street 63.2 18
25-48 42 Street 63.4 151
31-14 42 Street 64.8 46
43-23 42 Street 65.3 67
43-49 42 Street 69.8 36

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