BRONX · 118 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on Cross Bronx Expressway, as indicated by the official city data, presents a challenging environment for residents. The street, graded F with a score of 0, is plagued by a multitude of issues that negatively impact the quality of life for those who call it home.
One of the most pressing concerns is the frequency of illegal parking, with 139 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways and even blocked fire hydrants, a significant safety hazard, with 45 reports. Derelict vehicles further exacerbate this issue, with 36 complaints, contributing to the street's unsanitary condition, which has also been reported 36 times. The lack of proper waste management is evident in the high number of illegal dumping complaints (63), and even trash-related issues (21).
Residents also face frequent problems with their buildings, including inadequate heat and hot water (158 complaints) and paint or plaster issues (36 complaints). Plumbing problems (25 complaints) further add to the discomfort. The noise from loud music or parties (37 complaints) often disrupts the peace and quiet that residents might otherwise expect in their homes.
Access to some buildings or apartments is also an issue, with 38 reports of no access, and removal requests (58 complaints) suggest that some buildings may be abandoned or uninhabitable. The street's crime data, with 7 felonies, 22 misdemeanors, and 5 violations, including petit larceny and assault, underscores the sense of unease that residents may feel.
Surrounding streets like Powell Avenue, Newbold Avenue, Ellis Avenue, and Haviland Avenue also share similar low grades, indicating that the issues on Cross Bronx Expressway are not isolated but part of a broader trend in the area. The stark contrast with the nearby Chief Dennis L Devlin Park, which has a grade of A, further emphasizes the dire conditions on Cross Bronx Expressway. Residents of this street must navigate a complex web of social, infrastructural, and safety challenges on a daily basis.
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| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 263 | |
| Noise | 44 | |
| Maintenance | 305 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 87 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 44 | |
| Street Condition | 47 | |
| Safety | 10 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 13 | |
| Water/Sewer | 19 | |
| Air Quality | 5 | |
| Food/Eating | 4 | |
| Other | 51 | |
| Total | 892 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 7 |
| Misdemeanors | 22 |
| Violations | 5 |
| Total | 34 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 2028 Cross Bronx Expressway | 0 | 221 |
| 2006 Cross Bronx Expressway | 47.9 | 52 |
| 2104 Cross Bronx Expressway | 56.7 | 53 |
| 1860 Cross Bronx Expressway | 79.8 | 27 |
| 2064 Cross Bronx Expressway | 84.7 | 5 |
| 2972 Cross Bronx Expressway | 88.6 | 15 |
| 2115 Cross Bronx Expressway | 89.9 | 45 |
| 1976 Cross Bronx Expressway | 90.4 | 12 |
| 2984 Cross Bronx Expressway | 90.6 | 6 |
| 1958 Cross Bronx Expressway | 90.8 | 10 |