QUEENS · 878 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on 80th Street in Queens is a daily battle with noise pollution, parking chaos, and periodic heating issues, as evidenced by the city's official data. Every day, residents are greeted by a cacophony of car and truck horns, with over 2,000 instances reported, not to mention the frequent late-night music and parties that shatter the peace, with 216 complaints logged. The street's parking situation is equally dire, with over 1,700 illegal parking complaints and nearly 500 instances of blocked driveways. To make matters worse, essential services are often disrupted, with 277 heat and hot water complaints and 148 water system issues. The streetscape is marred by abandoned and derelict vehicles, with a total of 276 complaints, and the road itself is pitted with potholes, with 106 reported. Blocked hydrants, a critical safety hazard, are a common sight, with 1077 complaints. Despite these challenges, the community has not given up, with specific issues like cars honking and blocked hydrants being reported, indicating a desire for change. However, the high crime rate, with 41 felonies and 43 misdemeanors reported, paints a bleak picture, with petit larceny, harassment, and assault being the top offenses. The stark contrast between 80th Street and nearby streets like Vanhorn Street and Crowley Playground, which have received higher grades, underscores the urgent need for improvement.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 2530 | |
| Noise | 2514 | |
| Maintenance | 506 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 189 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 165 | |
| Street Condition | 288 | |
| Safety | 64 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 136 | |
| Water/Sewer | 202 | |
| Air Quality | 87 | |
| Food/Eating | 10 | |
| Other | 390 | |
| Total | 7081 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 41 |
| Misdemeanors | 43 |
| Violations | 17 |
| Total | 101 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 35-27 80 Street | 0 | 437 |
| 35-28 80 Street | 0 | 804 |
| 35-36 80 Street | 0 | 215 |
| 37-06 80 Street | 0 | 173 |
| 42-42 80 Street | 0 | 100 |
| 42-72 80 Street | 0 | 98 |
| 37-52 80 Street | 0 | 169 |
| 80 Street | 0.9 | 313 |
| 70-30 80 Street | 24.9 | 43 |
| 45-26 80 Street | 34.5 | 34 |