NYC Report Card

85 Street

F — 0

QUEENS · 544 addresses · 3 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

🔇
Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Dangerous
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Filthy
873
Noise
complaints
54
Rodent/
pest issues
12
Felonies
this year
38
Total
crimes

Living on 85th Street in Queens is a challenge, as reflected by its dismal grade of F, based on official city data. The most pressing issue is the rampant illegal parking, with a staggering 588 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways, blocked hydrants, and even entire buildings being inaccessible. Residents have reported numerous incidents of loud music and parties, with 229 complaints, which are exacerbated by the lack of enforcement regarding posted parking signs, with 119 violations. The noise pollution is not limited to residential sources; helicopter noise, with 408 complaints, is a persistent issue, likely due to nearby LaGuardia Airport.

The street conditions are poor, with 62 complaints, and damages to trees are also a concern, with 48 complaints. Heat and hot water issues, with 565 complaints, suggest that many residents are struggling with basic utilities. Crime is also a significant issue, with a total of 39 criminal offenses, including petit larceny, assault, criminal mischief, and intoxicated driving. The nearby streets share many of the same problems, with Fleet Court, 87th Street, 84th Place, and Dana Court all graded F, indicating that this is a broader area-wide issue. Goldington Court, however, stands out with an A grade, suggesting that improvements are possible with adequate resources and attention. Overall, living on 85th Street involves navigating numerous obstacles that impact both the quality of life and safety of its residents.

311 complaints trend · 4.4/address → Stable

Crime trend 6 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
274
31%
Neighbors
159
18%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 1066
Noise 873
Maintenance 651
Dirty/Trash 131
Rodents/Pests 54
Street Condition 134
Safety 63
Trees/Outdoor 106
Water/Sewer 66
Air Quality 18
Food/Eating 13
Other 156
Total3331

Crime on 85 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies12
Misdemeanors24
Violations2
Total38

Most common offenses

PETIT LARCENY (7) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (5) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (5) INTOXICATED & IMPAIRED DRIVING (5) OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY & (3)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (588) HEAT/HOT WATER (565) Noise - Helicopter (408) Noise - Residential (350) Blocked Driveway (342) Abandoned Vehicle (100) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (76) Street Condition (62) Damaged Tree (48) Missed Collection (48)

Notable buildings on 85 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
85 Street 0 290
35-65 85 Street 0 492
37-35 85 Street 6.9 77
149-22 85 Street 14.9 172
87-14 85 Street 35.0 120
149-24 85 Street 49.8 101
33-52 85 Street 56.7 86
37-34 85 Street 61.1 33
30-06 85 Street 66.8 22
149-02 85 Street 68.1 35

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