QUEENS · 528 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on 47th Street in Queens, as indicated by the official city data, presents a challenging environment, particularly with the high frequency of parking and noise-related issues. Residents are constantly plagued by illegal parking, with over 586 complaints, causing significant traffic congestion and safety hazards. Blocked driveways, numbering 234 complaints, further hinder access to homes and emergency services. The noise pollution is also noteworthy, with 135 complaints about residential noise, and an unusual 115 complaints about helicopter noise, suggesting a persistent disruption to the quietude of the neighborhood. The street's problems extend to essential services, with 283 complaints about blocked hydrants, which could hinder firefighting efforts in case of an emergency, and 65 complaints of banging or pounding, indicating persistent construction or remodeling activities that may be ongoing.
The poor living conditions are evident in the numerous complaints about heat and hot water (207), unsanitary conditions (57), and abandoned or derelict vehicles (105 and 61 respectively). The streetscape is likely marred by these issues, with 83 complaints about dirty conditions and 62 about missed waste collection. The high crime rate, with 11 felonies, 27 misdemeanors, and 5 violations, further exacerbates the quality of life for residents, with petit larceny, criminal mischief, and assaults being the top reported offenses. The entire block, including nearby streets like 49th Street, Barnett Avenue, 48th Street, 50th Street, and 51st Street, also shares a poor grade, indicating that the issues are not isolated to 47th Street alone.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 991 | |
| Noise | 374 | |
| Maintenance | 354 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 207 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 83 | |
| Street Condition | 99 | |
| Safety | 34 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 72 | |
| Water/Sewer | 53 | |
| Air Quality | 49 | |
| Food/Eating | 8 | |
| Other | 165 | |
| Total | 2489 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 11 |
| Misdemeanors | 27 |
| Violations | 5 |
| Total | 43 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 47 Street | 0 | 110 |
| 47-11 47 Street | 38.6 | 70 |
| 39-48 47 Street | 40.4 | 123 |
| 48-26 47 Street | 63.6 | 28 |
| 48-56 47 Street | 66.0 | 45 |
| 39-86 47 Street | 67.5 | 46 |
| 32-02 47 Street | 71.6 | 32 |
| 31-55 47 Street | 73.2 | 26 |
| 51-69 47 Street | 79.0 | 13 |
| 31-10 47 Street | 80.6 | 18 |