QUEENS · 423 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on 61 Street in Queens, according to official city data, presents a unique blend of challenges and inconveniences. The street, graded F with a score of 0, is a microcosm of urban struggles, particularly when it comes to parking and noise disturbances.
Illegal parking is a persistent issue, with 370 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways (217 complaints) and even blocking hydrants (99 complaints), which poses a significant safety risk. Residents also frequently report loud music and parties (94 complaints), contributing to a general sense of noise pollution, as evidenced by the 97 noise-related residential complaints. The street is also plagued by encampments (77 complaints), abandoned vehicles (75 complaints), and derelict vehicles (37 complaints), all of which contribute to a sense of disorder and neglect. These issues are compounded by the fact that the street has also seen its fair share of crime, with 10 felonies, 15 misdemeanors, and 4 violations reported, including petit larceny, harassment, robbery, and felony assault. The surrounding streets, such as 60 Street and 53 Drive, also share similar grades and issues, indicating that the problems are not isolated to just 61 Street.
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| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 703 | |
| Noise | 162 | |
| Maintenance | 120 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 119 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 43 | |
| Street Condition | 88 | |
| Safety | 92 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 54 | |
| Water/Sewer | 35 | |
| Air Quality | 37 | |
| Food/Eating | 19 | |
| Other | 166 | |
| Total | 1638 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 10 |
| Misdemeanors | 15 |
| Violations | 4 |
| Total | 29 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 61 Street | 26.2 | 128 |
| 39-46 61 Street | 31.5 | 40 |
| 56-30 61 Street | 61.5 | 52 |
| 62-22 61 Street | 76.6 | 28 |
| 75-38 61 Street | 79.0 | 33 |
| 37-47 61 Street | 80.1 | 26 |
| 72-03 61 Street | 80.6 | 5 |
| 47-30 61 Street | 80.6 | 41 |
| 33-40 61 Street | 82.0 | 8 |
| 58-12 61 Street | 82.8 | 4 |