QUEENS · 18 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Drew Street in Queens isn't without its challenges, as indicated by the C grade and the specific complaints logged by residents. The street is a patchwork of working-class homes and apartments, with a sense of tight-knit community, but the quality of life could be improved in several areas.
One prominent issue is the persistent problem of illegal parking and blocked driveways. Residents have reported a total of 12 incidents involving illegal parking, blocked driveways, and even a posted parking sign violation. This suggests a chronic issue with residents or visitors parking haphazardly, blocking access to driveways and potentially interfering with emergency vehicle access. Additionally, seven reports of blocked hydrants underscore the safety concerns that can arise from such disregard for parking regulations.
Another significant challenge is the lack of reliable heat and hot water, with a combined 12 complaints related to heat, hot water, and boilers. Residents have reported defective or inoperative boilers, as well as apartments and entire buildings with no access to heat, indicating a systemic issue that requires immediate attention from landlords and city authorities.
Despite these issues, Drew Street maintains a relatively low crime rate, with only 4 incidents reported over the given period. However, it's worth noting that two of these incidents involved petit larceny, suggesting a need for increased vigilance to prevent property crimes. The nearby streets, particularly those in Brooklyn, exhibit a stark contrast in quality of life, with grades ranging from F to A, highlighting the importance of targeted efforts to improve conditions on Drew Street.
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 14 | |
| Noise | 1 | |
| Maintenance | 10 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 2 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 1 | |
| Street Condition | 3 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 1 | |
| Water/Sewer | 2 | |
| Air Quality | 1 | |
| Other | 5 | |
| Total | 40 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 0 |
| Misdemeanors | 3 |
| Violations | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 97-21 Drew Street | 94.4 | 7 |
| 97-13 Drew Street | 97.9 | 3 |
| 97-39 Drew Street | 98.1 | 8 |
| 97-09 Drew Street | 98.4 | 2 |
| 97-55 Drew Street | 98.7 | 3 |
| 97-43 Drew Street | 98.8 | 3 |
| 97-45 Drew Street | 99.1 | 2 |
| 97-41 Drew Street | 99.7 | 1 |
| 97-33 Drew Street | 99.7 | 1 |
| 97-23 Drew Street | 99.8 | 1 |