NYC Report Card

Pontiac Street

D — 68.4

QUEENS · 31 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? D — 68.4

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Noise
Moderate
🐀
Pests
Few pests
🔒
Safety
Very safe
🏠
Maintenance
Average
🧹
Cleanliness
Clean
7
Noise
complaints
1
Rodent/
pest issues
0
Felonies
this year
0
Total
crimes

Living on Pontiac Street in Queens, New York, is a testament to the vibrant yet challenging nature of life in the city. The street's D grade, based on official city data, reflects the daily hurdles residents face, with illegal parking being the most prevalent issue. Cars often block driveways, hydrants, and even entire sidewalks, making it difficult for residents to navigate the street and access their homes. This parking chaos is further compounded by double-parked vehicles that obstruct traffic flow, creating a constant stream of frustrated drivers.

Noise pollution, particularly from loud music and parties, is another significant challenge. The street echoes with the thrum of bass and the shouts of revelers long after quiet hours have begun, making it hard for residents to enjoy a peaceful night's sleep. Additionally, the water system and plumbing issues are frequent, with leaks, blocked pipes, and lack of heat or hot water being common complaints. Despite these challenges, the street's proximity to other varied neighborhoods, such as the higher graded Lyman Street and the bustling Moline Street, offers residents a mix of peace and city life. However, the immediate surroundings, including the struggling Braddock Avenue and the troubled 249 Street, paint a stark picture of the urban issues that Pontiac Street residents grapple with on a daily basis.

311 complaints trend · 2.7/address → Stable

Crime trend 11 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
6
86%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 64
Noise 7
Maintenance 9
Dirty/Trash 1
Rodents/Pests 1
Street Condition 2
Trees/Outdoor 4
Water/Sewer 14
Other 9
Total111

Crime on Pontiac Street

CategoryCount
Felonies0
Misdemeanors0
Violations0
Total0

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (36) Blocked Driveway (16) Water System (12) Abandoned Vehicle (9) Noise - Residential (7) HEAT/HOT WATER (5) Dead/Dying Tree (4) General Construction/Plumbing (4) Derelict Vehicles (3) PLUMBING (2)

Notable buildings on Pontiac Street

BuildingScoreIssues
89-27 Pontiac Street 96.0 12
89-29 Pontiac Street 96.1 13
88-22 Pontiac Street 97.6 3
89-31 Pontiac Street 98.0 7
89-28 Pontiac Street 98.2 9
89-09 Pontiac Street 98.2 6
89-47 Pontiac Street 98.4 8
89-90 Pontiac Street 98.5 1
88-11 Pontiac Street 98.7 2
89-32 Pontiac Street 98.8 6

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