STATEN ISLAND · 37 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Amsterdam Avenue in Staten Island can be a mixed bag, with its share of challenges and annoyances, as reflected in the official city data. The street, which has a C grade with a score of 75.9, is plagued by a high number of illegal parking complaints, totaling 10. This often results in a chaotic parking scenario, with vehicles blocking driveways, fire hydrants, and even sidewalks, impeding pedestrian traffic. The situation is exacerbated by commercial overnight parking, with 9 reports of such occurrences. Residents also frequently face issues with street lighting, with 7 complaints about snow or ice and 6 about outages, indicating that the street lights are often left unlit during the dark, cold winter months, which can be a safety concern.
The street is also home to a number of green spaces, though these are not always well-maintained. Overgrown trees and branches are a common complaint, with 5 reports, often blocking sidewalks and causing damage to buildings (3 reports of hitting buildings). The water system also seems to be a recurring issue, with 4 complaints about water conservation and 3 about broken or leaking water meters. Additionally, there have been reports of abandoned vehicles, blocked driveways, and missed collections, indicating a general lack of maintenance and cleanliness on the street. Despite these challenges, the crime rate is relatively low, with only 1 misdemeanor and 4 violations reported. However, there have been some incidents of harassment and assault.
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 20 | |
| Noise | 3 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 6 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 1 | |
| Street Condition | 8 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 14 | |
| Water/Sewer | 8 | |
| Other | 9 | |
| Total | 69 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 0 |
| Misdemeanors | 1 |
| Violations | 4 |
| Total | 5 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Amsterdam Avenue | 94.6 | 5 |
| 250 Amsterdam Avenue | 97.5 | 5 |
| 182 Amsterdam Avenue | 97.8 | 4 |
| 48 Amsterdam Avenue | 99.0 | 2 |
| 75 Amsterdam Avenue | 99.1 | 3 |
| 158 Amsterdam Avenue | 99.3 | 2 |
| 131 Amsterdam Avenue | 99.4 | 4 |
| 87 Amsterdam Avenue | 99.4 | 2 |
| 6 Amsterdam Avenue | 99.4 | 3 |
| 115 Amsterdam Avenue | 99.4 | 3 |