Neighborhood summary

Living on 43 Avenue in Queens, based on official city data, presents a challenging environment, with the street scoring an F grade due to numerous recurring issues. The most prevalent problem is illegal parking, with 797 complaints, which often leads to blocked driveways (447 complaints) and even blocked fire hydrants (148 complaints), posing significant safety concerns. The noise levels are also alarmingly high, with 492 residential noise complaints and 146 street/sidewalk noise complaints. The primary sources of noise pollution are loud music or parties (432 complaints) and loud talking (139 complaints), indicating a persistent disturbance of the peace. The heat and hot water systems also seem to be a source of frustration, with 283 complaints, suggesting that residents may struggle with maintaining comfortable temperatures in their homes.

Walking down 43 Avenue is further hindered by blocked sidewalks (150 complaints), making it difficult for pedestrians to navigate the street safely. The water system has also raised concerns, with 89 complaints, and abandoned vehicles (80 complaints) contribute to the overall clutter and disorder of the street. The surrounding streets, including Benham Street, Aske Street, and Case Street, also have F grades, indicating that the issues are not isolated to just 43 Avenue. In contrast, nearby Warren Street and 40 Drive have better grades (F and B, respectively), suggesting that the quality of life varies significantly within the neighborhood.

The crime statistics for the area are also troubling, with 38 felonies, 41 misdemeanors, and 7 violations reported. The top offenses include assault (15), grand larceny (9), petit larceny (8), and harassment (7), indicating a concerning level of criminal activity. This combination of frequent and severe quality-of-life issues and crime suggests that living on 43 Avenue can be quite unpleasant and potentially unsafe for its residents.

311 complaints trend · 3.9/address → Stable

Crime trend 61 total

Noise Breakdown

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311 Complaints

Notable buildings on 43 Avenue

What residents are reporting

Crime on 43 Avenue

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