QUEENS · 134 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Pitkin Avenue in Queens is a challenging experience, as reflected by its poor grade of 'F' based on official city data. The street is plagued by chronic issues that significantly impact the quality of life for its residents. Illegal parking is by far the most reported problem, with 144 complaints, often involving vehicles parked in spaces reserved for specific uses, such as those with posted parking signs (57 complaints). This constant parking chaos leads to frequent blockages of driveways (52 complaints) and even blocked hydrants (21 complaints), potentially hindering emergency services' access during critical situations.
Noise pollution is another persistent issue on Pitkin Avenue, with 35 complaints related to residential noise. The noise often escalates into loud music or parties (30 complaints), disrupting the peaceful environment and causing distress for residents, especially during late-night hours. The street is also littered with abandoned and derelict vehicles (30 and 22 complaints respectively), contributing to its overall dirty and unsanitary condition (24 complaints). Inevitably, illegal dumping (20 complaints) and trash buildup (21 complaints) exacerbate the problem.
Despite being located in Queens, Pitkin Avenue has a high crime rate, with a total of 28 criminal offenses recorded. The most frequent offenses include petit larceny (7), harassment (6), and grand larceny (4), suggesting that property crimes and disturbance of the peace are significant concerns for residents. The high crime rate, coupled with the persistent quality-of-life issues, creates an environment that is far from ideal for those living on Pitkin Avenue.
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| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 248 | |
| Noise | 61 | |
| Maintenance | 19 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 55 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 3 | |
| Street Condition | 28 | |
| Safety | 7 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 14 | |
| Water/Sewer | 21 | |
| Air Quality | 4 | |
| Food/Eating | 1 | |
| Other | 66 | |
| Total | 527 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 9 |
| Misdemeanors | 13 |
| Violations | 6 |
| Total | 28 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 97-21 Pitkin Avenue | 57.1 | 13 |
| 96-09 Pitkin Avenue | 78.0 | 10 |
| 80-50 Pitkin Avenue | 82.3 | 44 |
| 88-37 Pitkin Avenue | 85.1 | 25 |
| 80-60 Pitkin Avenue | 86.7 | 63 |
| 94-19 Pitkin Avenue | 86.9 | 8 |
| 95-12 Pitkin Avenue | 88.3 | 9 |
| 90-61 Pitkin Avenue | 88.4 | 15 |
| 79-17 Pitkin Avenue | 89.1 | 9 |
| 96-45 Pitkin Avenue | 90.9 | 18 |