STATEN ISLAND · 78 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on Westwood Avenue in Staten Island can be challenging, as evidenced by its poor grade of F and a high volume of resident complaints. The most prevalent issue is noise, with a staggering 44 complaints regarding residential noise and 11 for street/sidewalk noise. This suggests a persistent problem with loud music and parties, with 46 specific complaints about loud music or parties, often accompanied by a license plate (13 complaints), indicating that these gatherings may involve multiple vehicles. The noise is not limited to late-night partying; some residents have reported noise from banging or pounding during the day, with 6 complaints about this issue.
Snow and ice management is another significant challenge for Westwood Avenue residents, with 15 complaints. This might indicate that snow removal during winter is inadequate or slow, leading to slippery conditions and potential hazards. Derelict vehicles are also a problem, with 11 complaints, suggesting that abandoned or unregistered vehicles are often parked on the street, contributing to clutter and impeding access. Illegal parking (12 complaints) and partially blocked fire hydrants (4 complaints) further exacerbate the parking difficulties and pose a potential safety risk. Despite these challenges, the nearby streets offer a mix of conditions, with Gansevoort Boulevard having a poor grade and other nearby streets such as Gannon Avenue South and Clermont Place having better grades, suggesting that the issues on Westwood Avenue are not citywide but rather specific to the street and its immediate surroundings.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 42 | |
| Noise | 61 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 16 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 7 | |
| Street Condition | 25 | |
| Safety | 9 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 13 | |
| Water/Sewer | 11 | |
| Air Quality | 5 | |
| Other | 32 | |
| Total | 221 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 2 |
| Misdemeanors | 4 |
| Violations | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 235 Westwood Avenue | 65.2 | 40 |
| 179 Westwood Avenue | 80.8 | 5 |
| 275 Westwood Avenue | 94.7 | 9 |
| 263 Westwood Avenue | 95.3 | 6 |
| 289 Westwood Avenue | 95.6 | 10 |
| 1000 Westwood Avenue | 96.3 | 4 |
| 247 Westwood Avenue | 96.7 | 6 |
| 984 Westwood Avenue | 97.6 | 8 |
| 992 Westwood Avenue | 98.0 | 3 |
| 468 Westwood Avenue | 98.0 | 2 |