QUEENS · 168 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on 69 Road in Queens, New York, is a challenge that residents face daily, as depicted by the city's official data. The street's F grade, one of the lowest, reflects the sheer number and variety of issues that plague the area. The most prominent concern is illegal parking, with over 90 complaints, suggesting that vehicles are often parked haphazardly or in restricted areas, causing traffic congestion and safety hazards. This is further exacerbated by blocked driveways, with 76 complaints, which not only inconveniences residents but also poses a risk during emergencies.
Noise pollution is another significant problem, with 25 complaints specifically about noise from vehicles. However, this number might be an underestimation, as the general 'Noise' category is not specified in the top complaints. Residents might be dealing with loud music, parties, or construction noise that isn't captured in the data. The streetscape is marred by blocked sidewalks (29 complaints), potholes (18 complaints), and even blocked fire hydrants (20 complaints), which is a serious safety concern, especially during emergencies like fires. The accumulation of trash (21 complaints) and illegal dumping (20 complaints) further contributes to the street's unsightly and unhygienic condition.
Despite these challenges, the community has not been silent about their struggles. The high number of 'No Access' (56) and 'Partial Access' (20) complaints indicates that residents are actively seeking solutions to their mobility issues. The numerous calls for removal requests (20) and missed collections (46) show that they are also vocal about their concerns regarding waste management. Unfortunately, the street's proximity to other similarly graded streets in the area suggests that these issues are not isolated but part of a broader pattern in the neighborhood.
Adding to the residents' woes is the street's crime rate. With a total of 17 crimes reported, the most common offenses were petit larceny (11) and grand larceny (2), suggesting a prevalence of property crimes. While the number of felonies (5) and misdemeanors (11) might not seem alarmingly high, the presence of robbery (1) and harassment (1) offenses indicates that more serious crimes can and do occur. This combination of environmental and safety issues likely makes life on 69 Road stressful and unpleasant for its residents.
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| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 182 | |
| Noise | 49 | |
| Maintenance | 37 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 88 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 28 | |
| Street Condition | 79 | |
| Safety | 8 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 55 | |
| Water/Sewer | 10 | |
| Air Quality | 3 | |
| Food/Eating | 1 | |
| Other | 96 | |
| Total | 636 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 5 |
| Misdemeanors | 11 |
| Violations | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 69 Road | 52.7 | 133 |
| 73-29 69 Road | 56.6 | 51 |
| 108-56 69 Road | 71.5 | 12 |
| 88-49 69 Road | 71.7 | 13 |
| 147-44 69 Road | 88.0 | 9 |
| 144-29 69 Road | 89.8 | 6 |
| 88-03 69 Road | 90.8 | 5 |
| 144-52 69 Road | 93.6 | 8 |
| 140-22 69 Road | 94.6 | 24 |
| 89-27 69 Road | 95.5 | 12 |