Neighborhood summary

Living on Merle Place in Staten Island can be a challenging experience, as reflected by its low grade of F and score of 39.3, based on official city data. Residents have reported numerous issues that impact their quality of life. The most pressing concern seems to be the lack of adequate heating and hot water, with nine complaints logged in this category. This is particularly problematic during the cold winter months, as evidenced by the six snow tracking complaints. The presence of pests, human feces, and mold in some apartments and buildings only exacerbates the unsanitary conditions, with five complaints each for pests and unsanitary conditions, and two for mold.

Illegal parking is another significant issue on Merle Place, with five complaints. This likely contributes to the traffic congestion and makes it difficult for residents to park their own vehicles. Additionally, three complaints were filed for blocked hydrants, which can pose a serious fire safety hazard. The noise from loud music or parties was not explicitly mentioned as a top complaint, but it could be inferred from the five animal-abuse complaints, which might be related to noise disturbances from pets.

Nearby streets offer a stark contrast to Merle Place. While Fingerboard Road shares a similar low grade of F, the adjacent streets of Brown Place, Fillmore Place, and Fingerboar Road all have high grades of A, indicating significantly better living conditions. The crime rate on Merle Place is relatively low, with only one felony reported, no misdemeanors or violations, and criminal mischief being the top offense (1). However, the combined impact of these issues paints a picture of a street in need of improvement to ensure the well-being and comfort of its residents.

311 complaints trend · 3.9/address → Stable

Crime trend 4 total

Noise Breakdown

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311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Merle Place

What residents are reporting

Crime on Merle Place

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