QUEENS · 440 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on 45th Street in Queens, as indicated by the official city data, presents a challenging environment, particularly when it comes to quality of life and safety concerns. The street, graded F with a score of 0, is plagued by a high frequency of illegal parking, with 511 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways (236 complaints) and even blocked fire hydrants (328 complaints), which poses a significant safety hazard, especially during emergencies. The noise levels are persistently high, with 296 residential noise complaints and 47 street/sidewalk noise complaints, often attributed to loud music or parties (127 complaints), loud talking (77 complaints), and banging/pounding (138 complaints), making it difficult for residents to enjoy peaceful living conditions.
Moreover, the street struggles with persistent heat and hot water issues (201 complaints), indoor air quality concerns (49 complaints), and drug activity (112 complaints). Smoking or vaping in prohibited areas is also a common issue (128 complaints). The presence of abandoned vehicles (64 complaints) further contributes to the street's overall unsightly and unsafe appearance. The nearby streets also fare poorly, with 44th, 46th, 42nd, and Skillman Avenue all graded F, indicating that the problems are not isolated to just 45th Street. In terms of crime, the area has seen 24 felonies, 24 misdemeanors, and 14 violations, with harassment (14), grand larceny (9), and assault (7) being the top offenses. These issues create an unwelcoming and potentially dangerous atmosphere for residents, highlighting the urgent need for improvements and better enforcement of regulations on the street.
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| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 832 | |
| Noise | 411 | |
| Maintenance | 306 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 123 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 73 | |
| Street Condition | 86 | |
| Safety | 298 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 72 | |
| Water/Sewer | 68 | |
| Air Quality | 79 | |
| Food/Eating | 16 | |
| Other | 166 | |
| Total | 2530 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 24 |
| Misdemeanors | 24 |
| Violations | 14 |
| Total | 62 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 47-22 45 Street | 0 | 319 |
| 43-06 45 Street | 12.7 | 87 |
| 45 Street | 41.9 | 111 |
| 45-07 45 Street | 52.4 | 21 |
| 50-11 45 Street | 53.2 | 27 |
| 48-30 45 Street | 58.4 | 9 |
| 47-06 45 Street | 60.8 | 57 |
| 47-05 45 Street | 61.3 | 53 |
| 45-61 45 Street | 71.2 | 13 |
| 47-56 45 Street | 74.2 | 43 |