QUEENS · 71 addresses · 2 precincts
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.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Total | 222 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 0 |
| Misdemeanors | 0 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |