NYC Report Card

8 Avenue

F — 30.8

QUEENS · 71 addresses · 2 precincts

Should you live here? F — 30.8

🔇
Noise
Loud
🐀
Pests
Few pests
🔒
Safety
Very safe
🏠
Maintenance
Average
🧹
Cleanliness
Average
36
Noise
complaints
3
Rodent/
pest issues
0
Felonies
this year
0
Total
crimes

Living on 8th Avenue in Queens, one of the few streets in the area with a grade of F, presents a unique set of challenges for its residents. The street is plagued by chronic parking issues, with illegal parking and abandoned vehicles being the top complaints, totaling a staggering 85 combined reports. Residents often find their driveways blocked, and even more concerning, fire hydrants are frequently obstructed as well, with 24 reports, posing a significant safety hazard in case of a fire. The noise level is also a major issue, with 36 complaints about noise from residential sources and 35 more specifically about loud music or parties, indicating frequent disturbances that could be disrupting the peaceful environment that residents desire.

The persistent parking problems on 8th Avenue are not only a nuisance but also contribute to additional issues. Snow or ice accumulation often goes unaddressed due to blocked driveways, leading to 9 reports of snow or ice-related problems and 4 instances of snow tracking. The improper parking and abandonment of vehicles also exacerbate water system and sewer issues, with 7 reports of water system problems and 6 sewer-related complaints, including 4 severe cases of sewer backup. The nearby streets, such as 133 Place and Seventh Avenue, maintain grades of B and A respectively, contrasting starkly with 8th Avenue's F grade, highlighting the unique set of problems faced by its residents. Despite these challenges, the street has a clean criminal record, with no reported felonies, misdemeanors, or violations, suggesting that the issues plaguing 8th Avenue are mainly related to quality-of-life concerns rather than criminal activities.

311 complaints trend · 2.3/address → Stable

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
35
97%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 111
Noise 36
Maintenance 8
Dirty/Trash 8
Rodents/Pests 3
Street Condition 1
Safety 3
Trees/Outdoor 15
Water/Sewer 13
Other 24
Total222

Crime on 8 Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies0
Misdemeanors0
Violations0
Total0

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (45) Abandoned Vehicle (40) Noise - Residential (36) Blocked Driveway (22) Snow or Ice (9) Water System (7) Damaged Tree (7) Sewer (6) General Construction/Plumbing (5) Derelict Vehicles (4)

Notable buildings on 8 Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
121-25 8 Avenue 88.6 25
150-32 8 Avenue 91.9 13
121-14 8 Avenue 95.5 21
121-15 8 Avenue 95.5 21
120-02 8 Avenue 96.0 2
8 Avenue 96.8 8
121-23 8 Avenue 97.4 7
119-15 8 Avenue 97.5 2
121-29 8 Avenue 97.5 5
121-36 8 Avenue 98.4 8

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