STATEN ISLAND · 63 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Elverton Avenue, a street in Staten Island's Port Richmond neighborhood, is a challenging experience, reflected in its low grade of F (28.8) based on official city data. The street is plagued by persistent noise issues, with residents reporting a total of 33 noise-related complaints, ranging from loud music and parties to banging and pounding. The most frequent culprit, loud music and parties, accounted for 19 complaints, indicating that these disturbances are not only recurring but also disruptive to the peaceful enjoyment of one's home.
Another prominent issue is the accumulation of trash and debris, with 16 complaints highlighting the street's dirty condition. This is likely due to both resident negligence and insufficient waste management services, as evidenced by the 13 missed collection complaints. The lack of adequate trash management also leads to other issues, such as the presence of abandoned vehicles (11 complaints) and bulky trash (4 complaints) blocking driveways (6 complaints) and even fire hydrants (1 complaint), which poses a significant safety risk.
Snow and ice management is also a struggle during winter months, with 12 complaints reporting poor snow clearance and tracking (7 complaints). Residents with vehicles may find parking a hassle due to illegal parking (8 complaints) and, ironically, abandoned vehicles taking up valuable space. Trees on the street are also in a state of disrepair, with 5 complaints about dead or dying trees, potentially posing hazards during storms or high winds.
Comparatively, nearby streets such as Arkansas Avenue (Grade B) and Lexington Lane (Grade A) offer a stark contrast, indicating that Elverton Avenue's problems are not merely neighborhood-wide issues but rather specific to the street itself. While crime statistics show a relatively low incidence of felonies (1) and misdemeanors (1), the persistent quality-of-life issues paint a picture of a street in urgent need of attention and improvement.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 26 | |
| Noise | 36 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 29 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 6 | |
| Street Condition | 5 | |
| Safety | 3 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 17 | |
| Water/Sewer | 7 | |
| Other | 22 | |
| Total | 151 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 1 |
| Misdemeanors | 1 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 490 Elverton Avenue | 86.6 | 28 |
| 465 Elverton Avenue | 88.6 | 4 |
| 496 Elverton Avenue | 90.3 | 12 |
| 283 Elverton Avenue | 97.5 | 5 |
| 253 Elverton Avenue | 97.9 | 2 |
| 431 Elverton Avenue | 98.0 | 4 |
| 259 Elverton Avenue | 98.0 | 1 |
| 245 Elverton Avenue | 98.0 | 1 |
| 419 Elverton Avenue | 98.5 | 3 |
| 318 Elverton Avenue | 98.8 | 3 |