NYC Report Card

Palo Alto Avenue

B — 86.2

QUEENS · 15 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? B — 86.2

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Noise
Moderate
🐀
Pests
Clean
🔒
Safety
Safe
🏠
Maintenance
Excellent
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Cleanliness
Clean
6
Noise
complaints
0
Rodent/
pest issues
0
Felonies
this year
1
Total
crimes

Living on Palo Alto Avenue in Queens, with a grade of B, offers a mix of experiences for its residents. The street, home to 15 addresses, has its fair share of maintenance issues that require city attention. The top complaints revolve around the street's condition, with residents reporting numerous potholes that make navigating the street a bumpy experience, especially for vehicles. The city's 311 system has logged five instances of loud music or parties, indicating that noise pollution, particularly from late-night revelry, can be a source of disruption for those living here.

Illegal parking is another significant issue, with four reports indicating that vehicles are often parked in prohibited areas or blocking hydrants. This not only creates congestion but also poses a safety hazard, as three reports have highlighted instances of blocked fire hydrants. Additionally, there have been concerns about construction noise before or after working hours, with one report highlighting this issue. Despite these challenges, the crime rate on Palo Alto Avenue is low, with no felonies reported and only one misdemeanor, reflecting a relatively safe environment for its residents.

Compared to nearby streets, such as Rio Drive and Haywood Road, which both have an A grade, Palo Alto Avenue lags behind in terms of overall satisfaction and quality of life. However, it fares better than Santiago Street, which has a C grade. Residents of Palo Alto Avenue might find solace in knowing that their street is not alone in facing these challenges, as many urban streets in NYC grapple with similar issues.

311 complaints trend (limited data: 24 complaints) · 1.6/address → Stable

Crime trend 3 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
5
83%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
1
17%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 6
Noise 6
Dirty/Trash 5
Street Condition 9
Trees/Outdoor 4
Water/Sewer 1
Other 7
Total38

Crime on Palo Alto Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies0
Misdemeanors1
Violations0
Total1

Most common offenses

VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (1)

What residents are reporting

Street Condition (8) General Construction/Plumbing (6) Noise - Residential (5) Illegal Parking (4) Missed Collection (4) Overgrown Tree/Branches (3) Noise (1) Abandoned Vehicle (1) Water System (1) Derelict Vehicles (1)

Notable buildings on Palo Alto Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
188-21 Palo Alto Avenue 95.4 7
191-30 Palo Alto Avenue 97.5 5
188-16 Palo Alto Avenue 99.0 2
188-17 Palo Alto Avenue 99.3 6
188-20 Palo Alto Avenue 99.3 3
191-28 Palo Alto Avenue 99.4 2
190-16 Palo Alto Avenue 99.5 2
191-39 Palo Alto Avenue 99.5 1
85-26 Palo Alto Avenue 99.7 1
190-01 Palo Alto Avenue 99.7 1

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