NYC Report Card

Melba Street

D — 67.5

STATEN ISLAND · 53 addresses · 2 precincts

Should you live here? D — 67.5

🔇
Noise
Moderate
🐀
Pests
Clean
🔒
Safety
Safe
🏠
Maintenance
Good
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Cleanliness
Clean
7
Noise
complaints
0
Rodent/
pest issues
1
Felonies
this year
1
Total
crimes

Living on Melba Street in Staten Island, with a grade of D and a score of 67.5, presents residents with a range of challenges. The most prominent issue is snow and ice accumulation during winter months, with 25 complaints involving snow tracking, indicating that plowing and removal may not be as efficient as residents would like. This can lead to slippery and dangerous conditions for pedestrians and vehicles alike. Illegal parking is also a significant problem, with 20 complaints, often resulting in blocked driveways, crosswalks, and even fire hydrants, which can hinder emergency services' access. The noise from residential sources, particularly loud music or parties, has been reported five times, suggesting recurring incidents that may disrupt the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.

The street's condition is also a concern, with 14 complaints related to root, sewer, and sidewalk conditions. This likely means that sidewalks are cracked, uneven, or blocked by overgrown roots, posing tripping hazards and making it difficult for people with disabilities or parents pushing strollers to navigate the street safely. Additionally, seven abandoned vehicles have been reported, contributing to the overall clutter and unsightliness of the area. Despite these issues, it's encouraging that crime rates are low on Melba Street, with only one felony reported. However, to improve the overall quality of life for residents, addressing the persistent street and maintenance issues should be a priority for local authorities and community leaders.

311 complaints trend · 1.5/address → Stable

Crime trend 15 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
7
100%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 33
Noise 7
Maintenance 3
Dirty/Trash 5
Street Condition 5
Safety 1
Trees/Outdoor 13
Water/Sewer 6
Other 29
Total102

Crime on Melba Street

CategoryCount
Felonies1
Misdemeanors0
Violations0
Total1

Most common offenses

MISCELLANEOUS PENAL LAW (1)

What residents are reporting

Snow or Ice (25) Illegal Parking (20) Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition (7) Abandoned Vehicle (7) Noise - Residential (5) Blocked Driveway (4) Water System (4) Missed Collection (4) Sidewalk Condition (3) Damaged Tree (3)

Notable buildings on Melba Street

BuildingScoreIssues
369 Melba Street 91.5 2
362 Melba Street 97.6 3
190 Melba Street 98.0 1
259 Melba Street 98.4 4
15 Melba Street 98.7 3
222 Melba Street 98.8 6
378 Melba Street 99.1 3
299 Melba Street 99.3 2
211 Melba Street 99.3 2
350 Melba Street 99.3 2

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