NYC Report Card

Bascom Avenue

F — 34.5

QUEENS · 29 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 34.5

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Noise
Moderate
🐀
Pests
Few pests
🔒
Safety
Safe
🏠
Maintenance
Needs work
🧹
Cleanliness
Average
12
Noise
complaints
3
Rodent/
pest issues
1
Felonies
this year
2
Total
crimes

Living on Bascom Avenue in Queens is a challenge, as indicated by its low grade and high number of complaints. Residents are plagued by persistent parking issues, with blocked driveways and illegal parking topping the list. The narrow street often becomes a game of musical chairs as drivers struggle to find legal parking spots, leading to frequent conflicts and tensions among neighbors. The situation is exacerbated by abandoned and derelict vehicles that further clutter the streetscape, making it difficult for emergency vehicles to navigate.

Noise pollution is another significant problem on Bascom Avenue. Loud music and parties often disrupt the peace, especially at night, making it hard for residents to get a good night's sleep. The noise complaints are a clear indication that many residents are frustrated with the constant disturbances. Adding to the inconvenience, some residents have reported issues with their electricity, heat, and hot water, suggesting that there may be underlying infrastructure problems that need to be addressed.

On top of these issues, Bascom Avenue suffers from a lack of proper maintenance. Trash accumulation, dirty conditions, and even non-functional street lighting contribute to an overall sense of neglect. The street's poor condition is further highlighted by the fact that several nearby streets, such as Linden Avenue and Alwick Road, have significantly higher grades. The lack of access reported by residents suggests that the street may be in poor physical condition, with potholes, cracks, or other hazards making it difficult for vehicles and pedestrians to navigate safely.

Crime on Bascom Avenue appears to be relatively low, with only a few felonies and misdemeanors reported over the past year. However, the presence of robbery offenses suggests that there may be areas where residents feel unsafe. Overall, the combination of parking problems, noise disturbances, poor infrastructure, and occasional crime create a challenging living environment on Bascom Avenue. Residents would likely benefit from targeted city initiatives to address these issues and improve the quality of life in the neighborhood.

311 complaints trend · 2.6/address → Stable

Crime trend 41 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
12
100%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 40
Noise 12
Maintenance 27
Dirty/Trash 6
Rodents/Pests 3
Street Condition 3
Safety 4
Trees/Outdoor 4
Water/Sewer 4
Food/Eating 1
Other 8
Total112

Crime on Bascom Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies1
Misdemeanors1
Violations0
Total2

Most common offenses

ROBBERY (1) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (1)

What residents are reporting

Blocked Driveway (14) Illegal Parking (13) Noise - Residential (10) Abandoned Vehicle (8) Snow or Ice (6) ELECTRIC (6) HEAT/HOT WATER (6) Derelict Vehicles (5) Dirty Condition (4) Water System (3)

Notable buildings on Bascom Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
140-46 Bascom Avenue 74.8 30
142-42 Bascom Avenue 85.3 12
142-06 Bascom Avenue 94.4 11
142-25 Bascom Avenue 96.8 4
140-37 Bascom Avenue 97.1 5
142-44 Bascom Avenue 97.2 8
142-38 Bascom Avenue 98.5 5
142-31 Bascom Avenue 98.8 6
142-32 Bascom Avenue 99.0 2
142-26 Bascom Avenue 99.0 2

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