Neighborhood summary

Living on Billings Street in Staten Island is, on the surface, a relatively peaceful experience, with a high grade of 90.1, reflecting the overall satisfaction of its residents with their neighborhood. The street, lined with mostly residential buildings and tree-lined sidewalks, offers a sense of community, with nearby streets like Gary and Chatham sharing a similar grade. However, a closer look at the official city data reveals several specific challenges that residents face.

One of the most pressing issues is snow and ice management during winter months. With four complaints about snow or ice, residents have experienced difficulties with snow tracking onto the street, blocking access to their homes, and creating hazardous conditions. Additionally, the presence of derelict vehicles, both blocking the street and parked on the roadway, further compounds these issues, making it difficult for snow removal equipment to effectively do its job. This, combined with missed trash collections and clogged catch basins, can lead to standing water and flooding problems, as evidenced by the reported "Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding" issue.

Another significant challenge is the presence of rodents, with a rat sighting being reported. This issue is likely exacerbated by the accumulation of trash and overgrown trees and branches, which provide excellent hiding spots and breeding grounds for these pests. The "Dirty Condition" complaint further underscores the need for better waste management and street cleaning efforts. The blocked driveway issue also hints at parking problems, with vehicles obstructing driveways and causing inconvenience for residents.

Despite these challenges, the low crime rate on Billings Street is a significant positive, with only one misdemeanor being reported within the year. This, coupled with the high grades of nearby streets, suggests that the neighborhood remains a safe and desirable place to live, provided that the specific issues mentioned above are addressed.

311 complaints trend (limited data: 17 complaints) · 1.7/address → Stable

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Billings Street

What residents are reporting

Crime on Billings Street

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