NYC Report Card

Olcott Street

F — 56.6

QUEENS · 37 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 56.6

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Noise
Moderate
🐀
Pests
Some pests
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Safety
Safe
🏠
Maintenance
Excellent
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Cleanliness
Clean
14
Noise
complaints
6
Rodent/
pest issues
1
Felonies
this year
3
Total
crimes

Living on Olcott Street in Queens, as indicated by its grade of F and specific complaints, presents a unique set of challenges that require constant engagement with local authorities to maintain a livable environment. The most prominent issue is access and parking, with a total of 23 complaints about blocked driveways and 6 about illegal parking. This suggests that residents often struggle to access their homes or find adequate parking spaces, which can be frustrating and time-consuming. The presence of 17 "No Access" reports and 6 "Partial Access" reports further underscores this problem, indicating that obstructions or blocked paths are a recurrent issue.

Noise pollution is another significant concern, with 10 complaints specifically about residential noise and 7 about loud music or parties. This suggests that late-night or weekend disturbances from loud music, parties, or other activities are not uncommon, potentially disrupting the peace and quiet that residents might expect. Additionally, the mention of 6 "Hitting Building" reports hints at potential reckless behavior, such as joyriding or speeding, which could pose safety risks to both residents and their properties.

Other notable issues include sanitation and tree maintenance. There are 5 complaints about unsanitary conditions and 4 about dead or dying trees, suggesting that some residents might not prioritize cleanliness or proper tree care. Moreover, the presence of 4 "Blocked Hydrant" reports raises concerns about fire safety, as blocked hydrants could hamper firefighting efforts in case of an emergency. Lastly, the mention of 3 "Lead" reports indicates that some residents might be concerned about potential lead exposure, which can have serious health implications, particularly for children.

Despite these challenges, living on Olcott Street also has its advantages. Its proximity to streets with varying grades (from A to F) suggests that there might be better-resourced or better-maintained neighborhoods nearby, offering potential amenities or better housing options. However, the high crime rate, with a total of 3 reported offenses (1 felonies, 1 misdemeanors, and 1 violation), indicates that safety might be a concern that residents should be aware of. The top offenses reported, including grand larceny and harassment, suggest that both property crime and personal offenses could be issues that affect the quality of life on Olcott Street.

311 complaints trend · 1.8/address → Stable

Crime trend 68 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
7
50%
Neighbors
3
21%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
1
7%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 29
Noise 14
Dirty/Trash 4
Rodents/Pests 6
Street Condition 6
Trees/Outdoor 15
Water/Sewer 3
Air Quality 3
Other 4
Total84

Crime on Olcott Street

CategoryCount
Felonies1
Misdemeanors1
Violations1
Total3

Most common offenses

GRAND LARCENY (1) HARRASSMENT 2 (1) OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY & (1)

What residents are reporting

Blocked Driveway (23) Noise - Residential (10) Overgrown Tree/Branches (8) Illegal Parking (6) Street Condition (6) UNSANITARY CONDITION (5) Dead/Dying Tree (4) Water System (3) Lead (3) Snow or Ice (2)

Notable buildings on Olcott Street

BuildingScoreIssues
70-12 Olcott Street 89.5 11
68-27 Olcott Street 91.8 3
70-19 Olcott Street 95.6 4
70-51 Olcott Street 98.5 3
69-13 Olcott Street 98.5 1
68-09 Olcott Street 98.5 3
70-29 Olcott Street 98.9 3
68-17 Olcott Street 99.0 4
70-41 Olcott Street 99.0 6
70-16 Olcott Street 99.0 2

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