NYC Report Card

Sawyer Avenue

B — 89.6

QUEENS · 16 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? B — 89.6

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Noise
Quiet
🐀
Pests
Few pests
🔒
Safety
Very safe
🏠
Maintenance
Excellent
🧹
Cleanliness
Clean
4
Noise
complaints
1
Rodent/
pest issues
0
Felonies
this year
0
Total
crimes

Living on Sawyer Avenue in Queens offers a mix of urban convenience and community challenges, as reflected in its B grade. Residents here enjoy the nearby amenities of the city, but they also contend with several persistent issues that impact their daily lives.

The street conditions on Sawyer Avenue are a significant concern, with residents reporting numerous potholes that can make driving and walking difficult. The sidewalks and sewers also present problems, with roots causing damage and blockages, and some sidewalks showing signs of disrepair. Trees, both dead and damaged, pose additional hazards, with several reports of trees that have been planted for more than two years, indicating a need for regular maintenance and removal when necessary.

Noise pollution is another challenge for Sawyer Avenue residents. Beyond the usual city noise, they have to deal with excessive noise from residential sources, such as loud music or parties, and construction activities before or after hours. The obstruction of streets, including blocked fire hydrants, also poses a potential safety hazard, particularly in the event of a fire.

Illegal dumping is another persistent issue on Sawyer Avenue, with residents finding discarded items littering the streets and sidewalks. This not only affects the aesthetic appeal of the neighborhood but also contributes to the spread of pests and other health concerns.

Despite these challenges, Sawyer Avenue benefits from its proximity to other streets with varying grades. While nearby Spencer Avenue has a lower grade (C), Stronghurst Avenue maintains an A grade, indicating that there are better-maintained areas nearby. The proximity to these streets, along with the lack of reported criminal activity on Sawyer Avenue itself, provides residents with a sense of safety and connectivity to other parts of the city.

311 complaints trend · 2.0/address → Stable

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
2
50%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
2
50%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 2
Noise 4
Dirty/Trash 2
Rodents/Pests 1
Street Condition 6
Trees/Outdoor 11
Water/Sewer 4
Air Quality 1
Other 4
Total35

Crime on Sawyer Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies0
Misdemeanors0
Violations0
Total0

What residents are reporting

Dead/Dying Tree (5) Street Condition (4) Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition (2) Sewer (2) Street Sign - Dangling (2) Illegal Dumping (2) Noise - Residential (2) Damaged Tree (2) Noise (2) Obstruction (2)

Notable buildings on Sawyer Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
218-39 Sawyer Avenue 98.0 5
218-20 Sawyer Avenue 98.4 2
218-60 Sawyer Avenue 99.1 4
218-49 Sawyer Avenue 99.4 2
216-47 Sawyer Avenue 99.4 2
217-61 Sawyer Avenue 99.5 1
216-43 Sawyer Avenue 99.5 1
218-40 Sawyer Avenue 99.7 3
218-14 Sawyer Avenue 99.7 1
218-34 Sawyer Avenue 99.7 3

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