NYC Report Card

Beach 140 Street

C — 75.7

QUEENS · 18 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? C — 75.7

🔇
Noise
Quiet
🐀
Pests
Few pests
🔒
Safety
Safe
🏠
Maintenance
Excellent
🧹
Cleanliness
Clean
2
Noise
complaints
1
Rodent/
pest issues
0
Felonies
this year
3
Total
crimes

Living on Beach 140 Street in the Rockaway neighborhood of Queens presents a bittersweet experience, with the street's grade of A indicating a generally safe and well-maintained environment, but official data reveals specific challenges that residents face. The street is predominantly characterized by its rough, pitted, or cracked roads, with 21 reports highlighting this issue. This makes for a bumpy ride for drivers and cyclists, and potentially hazardous conditions for pedestrians, especially during wet or icy weather. The frequent reports of failed street repairs (2) suggest that while the city is aware of these issues, the fixes are not always lasting or timely.

One of the most pressing issues is the blocked fire hydrants, which not only pose a safety risk in case of a fire but also contribute to heat island effects during the summer months. This problem was reported multiple times, with residents expressing concern about the lack of enforcement regarding illegally parked vehicles and other obstructions. The nearby Beach 138 Street and Beach 139 Street have also faced similar issues, indicating a broader need for improved traffic management and parking enforcement in the area.

Despite these infrastructure challenges, the street remains relatively peaceful, with no felonies, misdemeanors, or violations reported in the recent period. This, coupled with the high grade of nearby streets, suggests a safe and stable living environment overall. However, the lack of reported crimes should not deter residents from remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activities to local authorities.

311 complaints trend · 2.0/address → Stable

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
0
0%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
2
100%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 4
Noise 2
Dirty/Trash 4
Rodents/Pests 1
Street Condition 27
Trees/Outdoor 2
Water/Sewer 8
Air Quality 1
Other 3
Total52

Crime on Beach 140 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies0
Misdemeanors2
Violations1
Total3

Most common offenses

UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A VEHICLE (2) HARRASSMENT 2 (1)

What residents are reporting

Street Condition (23) Illegal Parking (4) Water System (3) General Construction/Plumbing (2) Water Conservation (2) Noise (2) Sewer (2) Sidewalk Condition (2) Illegal Dumping (2) Industrial Waste (1)

Notable buildings on Beach 140 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
447 Beach 140 Street 92.4 5
453 Beach 140 Street 98.0 6
248 Beach 140 Street 98.5 1
272 Beach 140 Street 99.0 1
265 Beach 140 Street 99.1 3
251 Beach 140 Street 99.3 3
458 Beach 140 Street 99.4 2
223 Beach 140 Street 99.4 2
191 Beach 140 Street 99.5 1
196 Beach 140 Street 99.6 2

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