Neighborhood summary

Living on Stafford Avenue in Staten Island, as indicated by its low grade of F, presents residents with a range of challenges, primarily centered around infrastructure and maintenance issues. The street is plagued by persistent illegal parking, with an astonishing 25 complaints, often leading to blocked fire hydrants, a potentially life-threatening situation during emergencies. The water system and street conditions are also significant concerns, with 22 and 13 complaints respectively, suggesting a prevalence of leaks, potholes, and other hazardous disruptions.

Trees and sidewalks pose another set of problems, with 18 complaints under the Trees and Sidewalks Program. This likely indicates overgrown branches blocking sidewalks and streets, damaged trees posing safety risks, and broken sidewalks causing trip hazards. Additionally, commercial overnight parking seems to be an issue, with 12 complaints, potentially leading to noise disturbances and traffic congestion. Residents also report street light outages, with 8 complaints, which can make the street feel unsafe and poorly maintained at night. Despite these challenges, the crime rate on Stafford Avenue is relatively low, with only 3 total offenses reported, suggesting that the community's primary concerns are more related to infrastructure and quality of life issues rather than safety. However, the stark contrast in grades between Stafford Avenue and nearby streets like Walker Place and Powell Street, which are both graded A, underscores the urgent need for improvement.

311 complaints trend · 1.5/address → Stable

Crime trend 3 total

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Stafford Avenue

What residents are reporting

Crime on Stafford Avenue

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