QUEENS · 108 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on 6th Avenue in Queens is a daily tussle with parking woes and noise pollution, as indicated by the city's data. The street, graded F with a score of 0, is plagued by chronic illegal parking issues, with 138 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways (81 complaints) and even blocked hydrants (56 complaints), which poses a significant fire safety hazard. The noise levels, particularly from loud music or parties (15 complaints), can be disruptive, especially at residential hours. The street's narrow width is further exacerbated by abandoned vehicles (16 complaints) and derelict vehicles (8 complaints), often blocking sidewalks (52 complaints) and causing accessibility issues (52 complaints for No Access and 29 for Partial Access). The poor sidewalk conditions (9 complaints for Sidewalk Condition and 8 for Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition) and damaged trees (13 complaints) further contribute to the street's unpleasant aesthetic and safety concerns.
In contrast to the nearby streets like Sixth Avenue and Julius Road, which are graded A, 6th Avenue's surroundings reflect a stark difference. The constant stream of parking violations (8 complaints for Posted Parking Sign Violation and 8 for Sidewalk Violation) and building use issues (8 complaints) suggest a lack of enforcement and community engagement. The crime data, with 4 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, and 5 violations, predominantly consisting of Harassment 2 and Burglary, underscores the need for improved safety measures. Residents of 6th Avenue navigate these challenges daily, yearning for the quiet and safety of the well-maintained streets nearby.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 243 | |
| Noise | 23 | |
| Maintenance | 3 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 14 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 3 | |
| Street Condition | 20 | |
| Safety | 4 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 33 | |
| Water/Sewer | 9 | |
| Air Quality | 2 | |
| Other | 32 | |
| Total | 386 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 4 |
| Misdemeanors | 1 |
| Violations | 5 |
| Total | 10 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Avenue | 68.8 | 25 |
| 121-31 6 Avenue | 90.7 | 42 |
| 149-40 6 Avenue | 91.8 | 3 |
| 149-39 6 Avenue | 92.4 | 15 |
| 121-41 6 Avenue | 94.3 | 29 |
| 125-13 6 Avenue | 95.5 | 7 |
| 121-44 6 Avenue | 95.7 | 4 |
| 121-63 6 Avenue | 95.7 | 22 |
| 119-30 6 Avenue | 96.8 | 15 |
| 122-17 6 Avenue | 96.9 | 3 |