QUEENS · 12 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Billings Street in Queens is a mixed bag, with residents experiencing a range of issues, from nuisances like noise and parking to more serious concerns like blocked fire hydrants. The street, with a grade of B, sees a significant number of complaints related to illegal parking, with 25 reports, making it a persistent challenge for residents. The blocked hydrant issue is particularly concerning, with 23 reports, potentially impeding emergency services and posing a fire safety risk. Residents also grapple with noise pollution, with one report of residential noise, which could be anything from loud music or parties to construction work.
Despite these challenges, the street is relatively safe, with only one felony reported, indicating that serious crime is not a major issue. However, the contrast in grades with nearby streets—while Billing Street has a B grade, nearby Ashford Street and another Billings Street have A grades—suggests that the quality of life varies significantly even within close proximity. This might inspire residents to take collective action to address their shared concerns, such as forming a block association or attending community board meetings. The diverse range of complaints also implies that a multi-faceted approach, involving multiple city agencies, may be necessary to improve the situation on Billings Street.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 25 | |
| Noise | 1 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 1 | |
| Street Condition | 1 | |
| Safety | 1 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 1 | |
| Water/Sewer | 1 | |
| Other | 2 | |
| Total | 33 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 1 |
| Misdemeanors | 0 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 88-20 Billings Street | 91.6 | 3 |
| 88-19 Billings Street | 97.8 | 11 |
| 88-29 Billings Street | 98.0 | 1 |
| 88-18 Billings Street | 98.4 | 8 |
| 88-28 Billings Street | 99.5 | 2 |
| 88-23 Billings Street | 99.5 | 1 |
| 88-22 Billings Street | 99.7 | 1 |
| 88-24 Billings Street | 99.8 | 1 |
| 88-17 Billings Street | 99.8 | 1 |
| 88-25 Billings Street | 99.8 | 1 |