Neighborhood summary

Living on 186 Street in the Queens borough of New York City can be quite challenging, as reflected by its poor grade of F and a score of 0 based on official city data. Residents here face a variety of issues, with the most pressing being related to parking and obstructions. Illegal parking is rampant, with over 70 complaints, often resulting in blocked driveways (67 complaints) and even blocked fire hydrants (31 complaints), which poses a serious safety hazard in case of a fire. The lack of accessible parking spaces is also a major concern, with residents reporting issues like "No Access" (45 complaints) and "Partial Access" (22 complaints).

Another significant problem is the frequent lack of heat and hot water, with 74 complaints, which can be especially uncomfortable during the cold winter months. Additionally, noise pollution is a notable issue, with 22 complaints related to noise from residential areas, including loud music and parties (13 complaints). The street is also plagued by abandoned vehicles (30 complaints) and water system issues (26 complaints), contributing to an overall sense of neglect and decay. Despite these challenges, the community has shown resilience by actively reporting these issues, hoping for much-needed improvements. However, the surrounding streets also face their share of problems, with nearby 187 Street and 185 Street both receiving an F grade, indicating that the issues are not isolated to just 186 Street.

311 complaints trend · 2.4/address → Stable

Crime trend 4 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on 186 Street

What residents are reporting

Crime on 186 Street

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