NYC Report Card

Elton Avenue

F — 0

BRONX · 60 addresses · 2 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
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Pests
Infested
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Safety
Dangerous
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Maintenance
Poor
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Cleanliness
Dirty
82
Noise
complaints
81
Rodent/
pest issues
16
Felonies
this year
45
Total
crimes

Living on Elton Avenue in the Bronx, as indicated by the official city data, presents a challenging environment for its residents. The street's grade of 'F' and lack of addresses (only 60 units are recorded) suggest a high level of disrepair and neglect. The top complaints point to significant issues with housing conditions, with residents frequently reporting problems like lack of heat or hot water (145 complaints), unsanitary conditions (77), and plumbing issues (39). Many of these problems are severe and affect entire buildings (83 complaints), indicating a systemic lack of maintenance and upkeep.

One of the most striking aspects is the high number of noise complaints, particularly from residential noise (49), which includes loud music or parties (54). This suggests a persistent issue with noise pollution, potentially disrupting the peace and quiet that residents might otherwise expect. Additionally, the frequency of noise-related complaints points to a lack of enforcement or resolution from the responsible parties. Other notable issues include pest infestations (41), mold (26), and blocked construction areas (17), which could pose health and safety risks to the residents.

The nearby streets also face similar challenges, with East 160 Street and Melrose Avenue both graded 'F'. The high crime rate on Elton Avenue, with a total of 45 incidents including felonies, misdemeanors, and violations, further compounds the difficulties faced by its residents. The most common offenses include vehicle and traffic laws (9), assault (6), petit larceny (5), and harassment (4), indicating a need for improved safety measures and increased police presence. Overall, life on Elton Avenue appears to be marked by significant challenges with housing conditions, noise pollution, and crime, which could greatly impact the quality of life for its residents.

311 complaints trend · 8.1/address → Stable

Crime trend 11 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
54
66%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
8
10%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 37
Noise 82
Maintenance 354
Dirty/Trash 25
Rodents/Pests 81
Street Condition 33
Safety 17
Trees/Outdoor 6
Water/Sewer 7
Air Quality 11
Food/Eating 1
Other 37
Total691

Crime on Elton Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies16
Misdemeanors25
Violations4
Total45

Most common offenses

VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (9) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (6) PETIT LARCENY (5) HARRASSMENT 2 (4) FELONY ASSAULT (4)

What residents are reporting

HEAT/HOT WATER (145) UNSANITARY CONDITION (77) Noise - Residential (49) PLUMBING (39) PAINT/PLASTER (38) GENERAL (33) FLOORING/STAIRS (32) Illegal Parking (24) Street Condition (24) DOOR/WINDOW (21)

Notable buildings on Elton Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
871 Elton Avenue 0 334
701 Elton Avenue 0 117
779 Elton Avenue 0 103
899 Elton Avenue 21.3 20
724 Elton Avenue 23.7 53
830 Elton Avenue 47.3 26
813 Elton Avenue 87.4 14
647 Elton Avenue 87.8 36
696 Elton Avenue 90.6 8
758 Elton Avenue 91.7 9

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