Neighborhood summary

Living on Brookhaven Avenue in Queens, as indicated by its F grade and score of 0, presents several challenges that significantly impact the quality of life for its residents. The most prominent issue is the rampant illegal parking, with a staggering 69 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways (42 complaints) and sidewalks (18 complaints), causing inconvenience and safety hazards. The problem is exacerbated by commercial overnight parking violations (20 complaints) and posted parking sign violations (15 complaints), suggesting a persistent lack of respect for neighborhood parking regulations.

The street's grade also reflects chronic problems with essential services. Heat and hot water issues (44 complaints) are a significant concern, particularly during colder months, while snow and ice buildup (15 complaints) further exacerbate the difficulties residents face. No access or partial access to buildings (29 and 13 complaints, respectively) suggests that several properties may be in a state of disrepair or neglect. This is further supported by the presence of derelict vehicles (8 complaints) and the high number of reports about doors and windows (9 complaints) and dirty conditions (8 complaints) in the area.

Residents also struggle with persistent noise pollution, with 7 complaints about residential noise and 9 about loud music or parties. This, coupled with the high number of criminal mischief and harassment incidents (6 and 3 complaints, respectively), creates an environment that is not only inconvenient but also potentially unsafe. The presence of felony assault (1 complaint) further underscores the need for improved safety measures in the area.

While nearby streets like Briar Place and Collier Avenue share a similar F grade, it's notable that some nearby areas like Hanson Court and Aztec Place have higher grades (A and A, respectively). This suggests that while the challenges on Brookhaven Avenue are shared by some neighboring streets, other areas in the vicinity have managed to address these issues more effectively, offering a glimpse of the potential improvements that could be made with targeted efforts.

311 complaints trend · 3.3/address → Stable

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Brookhaven Avenue

What residents are reporting

Crime on Brookhaven Avenue

Nearby streets