BRONX · 127 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on East 137th Street in the Bronx is an experience that can be quite challenging due to the frequent noise pollution and parking issues, as per the official city data. Residents are often plagued by persistent noise from various sources, with 'Loud Music/Party' and 'Banging/Pounding' being the most common culprits, accounting for 31 and 33 complaints respectively. The noise is not limited to residential areas; 'Noise - Street/Sidewalk' has also been a significant issue, with 21 complaints. This constant disturbance can make it difficult for residents to enjoy their homes, especially during the night when loud parties and boisterous conversations ('Loud Talking') can disrupt sleep. The noise is often exacerbated by vehicles with loud music, with 'Car/Truck Music' making up 6 of the noise complaints.
Illegal parking is another major concern on East 137th Street, with 39 complaints. This issue is particularly problematic when vehicles are double-parked, blocking both other vehicles ('Double Parked Blocking Vehicle') and sometimes even blocking traffic ('Double Parked Blocking Traffic'), with both instances being reported 13 and 5 times respectively. This can make it difficult for residents to park their own vehicles, leading to frustration and inconvenience. In some cases, these illegally parked vehicles even block fire hydrants ('Blocked Hydrant'), which poses a significant safety risk, with 8 such complaints. Additionally, 'Snow or Ice' on the street has also been a notable issue, with 10 complaints, highlighting the challenges that residents face during the colder months.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 221 | |
| Noise | 467 | |
| Maintenance | 184 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 27 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 44 | |
| Street Condition | 16 | |
| Safety | 23 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 4 | |
| Water/Sewer | 23 | |
| Air Quality | 6 | |
| Other | 61 | |
| Total | 1076 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 13 |
| Misdemeanors | 21 |
| Violations | 4 |
| Total | 38 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 421 East 137 Street | 0 | 39 |
| 600 East 137 Street | 12.1 | 219 |
| 416 East 137 Street | 50.9 | 79 |
| 649 East 137 Street | 56.8 | 49 |
| 585 East 137 Street | 63.4 | 43 |
| 530 East 137 Street | 75.5 | 47 |
| 520 East 137 Street | 78.2 | 44 |
| 417 East 137 Street | 80.9 | 22 |
| 640 East 137 Street | 82.0 | 38 |
| 673 East 137 Street | 84.7 | 19 |