STATEN ISLAND · 30 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Gary Court in Staten Island is a challenge, as reflected by its poor grade of F, with residents contending with a range of issues that impact their daily lives. The most pressing concern is illegal parking, with 39 complaints, leading to frequent traffic congestion and blocked driveways, as evidenced by the 16 double-parked vehicles blocking traffic and the 11 blocked hydrants, which pose a serious fire safety hazard. Snow and ice accumulation are also significant problems, with 34 complaints, including 25 instances of snow tracking, which can make the street treacherous during winter months. Abandoned vehicles, with 8 complaints, further clutter the street and contribute to its unsanitary condition, with 4 complaints specifically mentioning unsanitary conditions and 3 instances of dirty water.
Residents also face issues with building maintenance, with 5 complaints about building or use violations, including 3 instances of illegal conversion of residential buildings or spaces. Additionally, 4 complaints of mold indicate potential health hazards within some homes. Despite these challenges, the community has shown resilience, with no reported quality-of-life violations. However, the street has seen its share of crime, with 5 felonies and 1 misdemeanor reported, primarily consisting of miscellaneous penal law offenses and felony assaults, indicating a need for increased community engagement and police presence.
Comparatively, nearby streets like Leona St and Greentree Lane have maintained high grades, suggesting that Gary Court's challenges are not reflective of the entire neighborhood. To improve the living conditions on Gary Court, targeted efforts could focus on enforcement of parking regulations, snow removal, and aggressive prosecution of abandoned vehicles to restore order and safety to the street.
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 57 | |
| Noise | 2 | |
| Maintenance | 3 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 4 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 7 | |
| Street Condition | 1 | |
| Safety | 1 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 2 | |
| Water/Sewer | 3 | |
| Other | 41 | |
| Total | 121 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 5 |
| Misdemeanors | 1 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 6 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 74 Gary Court | 67.3 | 12 |
| 34 Gary Court | 76.5 | 22 |
| 98 Gary Court | 94.0 | 9 |
| 40 Gary Court | 98.6 | 5 |
| 30 Gary Court | 98.8 | 6 |
| 80 Gary Court | 98.8 | 6 |
| 100 Gary Court | 99.0 | 7 |
| 76 Gary Court | 99.1 | 5 |
| 42 Gary Court | 99.1 | 3 |
| 99 Gary Court | 99.1 | 7 |