STATEN ISLAND · 48 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Bryson Avenue in Staten Island, according to official city data, is a tale of two halves, with noise pollution and tree-related issues casting significant shadows over an otherwise peaceful street. The street, graded F with a score of 50.6, is a stark contrast to its nearby neighbors, with Wade Street and Wooley Avenue boasting A grades, indicating notable differences in the quality of life.
The most pressing concern for residents is the noise, particularly from residential sources. The constant thrum of loud music and parties, with a staggering 19 reports, can be a nightly occurrence, disrupting sleep and tranquility. This is further exacerbated by the presence of illegally parked vehicles, often with license plates, blocking driveways and causing accessibility issues, as reported by 11 and 7 residents respectively. The noise and parking issues are further compounded by the blocked street and No Access complaints, indicating a persistent problem that has yet to be fully addressed.
On the other hand, the tree-related issues, while still significant with 27 reports, seem to be improving with time. The Trees and Sidewalks Program has been activated, indicating that the city is taking steps to address the damaged, overgrown, and fallen tree branches that have been causing issues. However, the ongoing Water System and Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition complaints, with 9 and 5 reports respectively, suggest that there are persistent infrastructure issues that need to be tackled.
Despite these challenges, Bryson Avenue maintains a surprisingly low crime rate, with no felonies, misdemeanors, or violations reported. This suggests that the noise and infrastructure issues are not necessarily accompanied by an increase in criminal activity. However, the persistent noise and parking problems might indicate a need for stricter enforcement of noise ordinances and parking regulations, as well as a more proactive approach to addressing the infrastructure issues, to improve the quality of life for the residents of Bryson Avenue.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 27 | |
| Noise | 23 | |
| Maintenance | 2 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 6 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 8 | |
| Street Condition | 9 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 36 | |
| Water/Sewer | 15 | |
| Air Quality | 4 | |
| Other | 11 | |
| Total | 141 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 0 |
| Misdemeanors | 0 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 223 Bryson Avenue | 89.6 | 22 |
| 215 Bryson Avenue | 91.9 | 29 |
| 267 Bryson Avenue | 95.5 | 9 |
| 24 Bryson Avenue | 96.9 | 4 |
| 332 Bryson Avenue | 96.9 | 3 |
| 126 Bryson Avenue | 97.0 | 2 |
| 200 Bryson Avenue | 98.6 | 3 |
| 239 Bryson Avenue | 98.8 | 3 |
| 65 Bryson Avenue | 99.0 | 5 |
| 144 Bryson Avenue | 99.0 | 2 |