QUEENS · 37 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on 98 Place in Queens, NYC, is a challenging experience, as evident by its F grade and low score of 0. Residents here grapple with a plethora of issues that significantly impact their daily lives. The most pressing concern is the unreliable heat and hot water, with a staggering 107 complaints, ensuring that residents are left shivering in the cold or unable to perform basic hygiene tasks during harsh winter months. The elevator situation is another significant problem, with 47 complaints, including 45 instances where the elevator is the sole device on the property with no alternate service, trapping residents, especially the elderly and disabled, in their apartments for extended periods.
Noise pollution is a persistent issue on 98 Place, with 47 complaints related to residential noise and 6 for street/sidewalk noise. The most common culprit is loud music or parties, with 35 complaints, disrupting the peace and quiet that residents should be entitled to, especially during late-night hours. Additionally, blocked driveways and illegal parking, with 24 and 22 complaints respectively, cause inconvenience and create safety hazards, as emergency vehicles may struggle to access the street during critical situations.
The street also faces sanitation and pest control issues, with 15 complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and 11 reports of rat sightings. Blocked fire hydrants, with 8 complaints, exacerbate the situation, making it difficult for firefighters to access water in case of an emergency. The nearby streets, such as 53 Avenue and 103 Street, also have F grades, suggesting that these issues are not isolated to 98 Place but prevalent in the surrounding area as well. Despite these challenges, it is worth noting that no felonies, misdemeanors, or violations were reported on 98 Place, indicating that the community remains relatively safe despite the pressing quality-of-life concerns.
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| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 55 | |
| Noise | 55 | |
| Maintenance | 119 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 7 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 26 | |
| Street Condition | 2 | |
| Safety | 4 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 6 | |
| Water/Sewer | 2 | |
| Air Quality | 3 | |
| Other | 58 | |
| Total | 337 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 0 |
| Misdemeanors | 0 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 55-25 98 Place | 27.0 | 116 |
| 63-36 98 Place | 30.9 | 80 |
| 55-30 98 Place | 78.7 | 49 |
| 47-16 98 Place | 87.2 | 7 |
| 47-26 98 Place | 96.2 | 7 |
| 47-59 98 Place | 96.8 | 15 |
| 47-56 98 Place | 97.8 | 6 |
| 47-17 98 Place | 97.8 | 2 |
| 63-33 98 Place | 97.9 | 8 |
| 47-27 98 Place | 98.3 | 4 |