Neighborhood summary

Living on Amsterdam Avenue in Staten Island can be a mixed bag, with its share of challenges and annoyances, as reflected in the official city data. The street, which has a C grade with a score of 75.9, is plagued by a high number of illegal parking complaints, totaling 10. This often results in a chaotic parking scenario, with vehicles blocking driveways, fire hydrants, and even sidewalks, impeding pedestrian traffic. The situation is exacerbated by commercial overnight parking, with 9 reports of such occurrences. Residents also frequently face issues with street lighting, with 7 complaints about snow or ice and 6 about outages, indicating that the street lights are often left unlit during the dark, cold winter months, which can be a safety concern.

The street is also home to a number of green spaces, though these are not always well-maintained. Overgrown trees and branches are a common complaint, with 5 reports, often blocking sidewalks and causing damage to buildings (3 reports of hitting buildings). The water system also seems to be a recurring issue, with 4 complaints about water conservation and 3 about broken or leaking water meters. Additionally, there have been reports of abandoned vehicles, blocked driveways, and missed collections, indicating a general lack of maintenance and cleanliness on the street. Despite these challenges, the crime rate is relatively low, with only 1 misdemeanor and 4 violations reported. However, there have been some incidents of harassment and assault.

311 complaints trend · 1.3/address → Stable

Crime trend 4 total

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Crime on Amsterdam Avenue

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