QUEENS · 800 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on Liberty Avenue in Queens, New York, is an experience that often comes with a cacophony of noise, a chronic parking challenge, and a persistent sense of disorder. The street's grading of 'F' is a stark reflection of these issues. Residents here frequently grapple with illegal parking, with over 574 complaints, leading to a constant struggle for available parking spaces. The street is also notorious for its noise pollution, with a staggering 676 complaints about loud music and parties, often emanating from commercial establishments, vehicles, or even residential units. The noise is so persistent that it has been categorized into different types—commercial, street/sidewalk, residential, and vehicle—each with its own significant complaint count.
The street's condition is another pressing concern, with 210 complaints. Potholes, blocked driveways, and even blocked fire hydrants (134 complaints) pose safety hazards and inconveniences. Illegal dumping, with 182 complaints, contributes to the street's unsightly and unsanitary state, while removal requests indicate that abandoned vehicles and other debris are also problematic. The heat and hot water issues, with 163 complaints, suggest that some residents may be struggling with basic comforts in their homes.
Walking down Liberty Avenue might mean navigating around double-parked vehicles blocking traffic and dealing with the auditory assault of car or truck music. The presence of 'No Access' complaints (237) implies that there may be barriers or obstacles that hinder free passage along the street. The nearby streets, such as 102 Avenue and 101 Avenue, also share similar grades, indicating that this is not an isolated issue.
Adding to the challenges, Liberty Avenue has seen its share of crime. With 19 felonies, 41 misdemeanors, and 9 violations, the street's residents have had to contend with assaults, harassment, grand and petit larceny. While the presence of parks like Phil Scooter Rizzuto Park nearby might offer some respite, the overall living experience on Liberty Avenue is one of constant negotiation with various forms of disorder and disruption.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 1030 | |
| Noise | 1003 | |
| Maintenance | 348 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 440 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 98 | |
| Street Condition | 373 | |
| Safety | 111 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 12 | |
| Water/Sewer | 160 | |
| Air Quality | 27 | |
| Food/Eating | 162 | |
| Other | 598 | |
| Total | 4362 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 19 |
| Misdemeanors | 41 |
| Violations | 9 |
| Total | 69 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 104-07 Liberty Avenue | 0 | 157 |
| 106-03 Liberty Avenue | 15.5 | 81 |
| 146-06 Liberty Avenue | 63.6 | 35 |
| 131-23 Liberty Avenue | 63.8 | 70 |
| 109-08 Liberty Avenue | 64.0 | 67 |
| 116-02 Liberty Avenue | 67.1 | 42 |
| 171-02 Liberty Avenue | 67.8 | 77 |
| 171-22 Liberty Avenue | 69.3 | 62 |
| 168-30 Liberty Avenue | 70.1 | 8 |
| 125-19 Liberty Avenue | 70.4 | 14 |