QUEENS · 473 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on 45 Avenue in Queens, as indicated by official city data, presents a challenging environment, with a grade of F and a score of 0, suggesting a high volume and severity of issues. Residents here face a constant battle with illegal parking, with 402 complaints, often blocking driveways and sidewalks, making access difficult for residents, as evidenced by 220 "No Access" and 120 "Partial Access" complaints. The noise levels are exceptionally high, with 338 complaints of residential noise, often resulting from loud music and parties, with 204 "Loud Music/Party" complaints and 138 "Banging/Pounding" complaints. The street conditions are poor, with 90 complaints, and sanitation issues are prevalent, with 70 "Dirty Condition" and 52 "Unsanitary Condition" complaints, likely due to the accumulation of trash, with 70 trash-related complaints.
One of the most pressing and dangerous issues is the blocking of public utilities, with 109 complaints about blocked fire hydrants. This not only poses a safety hazard but also makes it difficult for firefighters to do their jobs effectively in case of an emergency. Additionally, there are frequent heating and hot water issues, with 124 complaints, indicating that residents may be living in uncomfortable and potentially unhealthy conditions during colder months.
The surrounding streets, such as Olmsted Drive, Usta Tennis Center, Hall Of Science Bridge, Shea Road, and Queens Museum of Art, all have grades of A, highlighting the stark contrast in living conditions between 45 Avenue and its neighbors. The high crime rate, with 20 felonies, 28 misdemeanors, and 9 violations, further exacerbates the quality of life issues, with petty larceny, harassment, and grand larceny of motor vehicles being the top offenses. This creates an environment where residents may feel unsafe and insecure, adding another layer of stress to their daily lives.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 797 | |
| Noise | 439 | |
| Maintenance | 271 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 132 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 76 | |
| Street Condition | 135 | |
| Safety | 51 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 61 | |
| Water/Sewer | 48 | |
| Air Quality | 34 | |
| Food/Eating | 8 | |
| Other | 220 | |
| Total | 2272 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 20 |
| Misdemeanors | 28 |
| Violations | 9 |
| Total | 57 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 137-20 45 Avenue | 0 | 161 |
| 137-77 45 Avenue | 13.4 | 175 |
| 45 Avenue | 19.5 | 158 |
| 137-60 45 Avenue | 26.0 | 94 |
| 21-52 45 Avenue | 55.5 | 67 |
| 81-01 45 Avenue | 61.1 | 46 |
| 108-64 45 Avenue | 66.5 | 20 |
| 196-60 45 Avenue | 71.0 | 55 |
| 88-26 45 Avenue | 71.4 | 8 |
| 11-55 45 Avenue | 75.2 | 31 |