NYC Report Card

Rockaway Beach

D — 63.6

QUEENS · 4 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? D — 63.6

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Noise
Average
🐀
Pests
Average
🔒
Safety
Average
🏠
Maintenance
Average
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Cleanliness
Average
5
Noise
complaints
0
Rodent/
pest issues
0
Felonies
this year
0
Total
crimes

Living on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens is a unique experience, offering a blend of urban living with beach proximity, but as the grade of D suggests, it has its share of challenges. The street is bustling with activity, particularly during the warmer months, with a high number of complaints revolving around the beach and park maintenance. Residents often report issues with garbage and litter accumulation, highlighting the strain that increased foot traffic puts on the street's upkeep.

One of the most significant issues is the noise pollution, with numerous complaints about noise from the park. This could be attributed to the beach's popularity for events and gatherings. The hours of operation for the beach and nearby facilities have also been a point of contention, with residents reporting violations. Additionally, the street struggles with obstructions, often due to illegally parked vehicles or abandoned items, which can block fire hydrants or impede pedestrian flow, posing potential safety hazards. The presence of unsecured facilities and structures, both indoors and outdoors, further underscores the need for better maintenance and oversight. Despite these challenges, the street benefits from its proximity to higher-rated streets like Beach 135 Street and Beach 136 Street, which offer respite from some of the main issues.

311 complaints trend · 55.2/address ↓ Decreasing

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
4
80%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 1
Noise 5
Dirty/Trash 1
Street Condition 7
Safety 1
Trees/Outdoor 3
Air Quality 1
Other 278
Total297

Crime on Rockaway Beach

CategoryCount
Felonies0
Misdemeanors0
Violations0
Total0

What residents are reporting

Maintenance or Facility (202) Animal in a Park (65) Street Condition (3) Obstruction (3) Violation of Park Rules (3) Noise - Park (3) Bus Stop Shelter Complaint (3) Beach/Pool/Sauna Complaint (3) Graffiti (1) Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition (1)

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