NYC Report Card

Gillespie Avenue

F — 13.8

BRONX · 57 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 13.8

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Noise
Moderate
🐀
Pests
Few pests
🔒
Safety
Average
🏠
Maintenance
Average
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Cleanliness
Average
9
Noise
complaints
2
Rodent/
pest issues
1
Felonies
this year
7
Total
crimes

Living on Gillespie Avenue in the Bronx, as indicated by its grade of 'F' (score: 13.8), presents a unique set of challenges that significantly impact the quality of life for its residents. The most pressing issue is the rampant illegal parking, with 123 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways (24 complaints) and even blocked fire hydrants (65 complaints), which poses a significant safety hazard, particularly during emergencies. The street also struggles with abandoned vehicles (11 complaints) and derelict vehicles (4 complaints), further contributing to the congestion and unsightly appearance of the neighborhood.

Noise pollution is another persistent issue, with 4 complaints of loud music or parties, disrupting the peace and quiet that residents deserve. Additionally, the street faces challenges with sanitation, with 2 complaints of unsanitary conditions and 5 missed collection complaints, suggesting a lack of efficient waste management. Furthermore, the street has seen reports of blocked sidewalks (5 complaints) and blocked crosswalks (10 complaints), which can hinder mobility, especially for those with disabilities or using strollers. The presence of lead (5 complaints) in some residences also raises serious health concerns, particularly for children and pregnant women.

Crime, while not as prevalent as other issues, is still a concern. With 1 felony, 6 misdemeanors, and 0 violations reported, assault (2 incidents) and offenses against public administration (2 incidents) are the most common offenses. The street's proximity to other poorly graded streets like Crosby Avenue, Coddington Avenue, Plymouth Avenue, and Zulette Avenue, all with a grade of 'F', suggests that the challenges faced by residents of Gillespie Avenue may not be isolated but part of a larger, systemic issue in the area.

311 complaints trend · 2.6/address → Stable

Crime trend 8 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
6
67%
Neighbors
2
22%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 162
Noise 9
Maintenance 8
Dirty/Trash 6
Rodents/Pests 2
Street Condition 4
Safety 1
Trees/Outdoor 3
Water/Sewer 3
Air Quality 5
Other 15
Total218

Crime on Gillespie Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies1
Misdemeanors6
Violations0
Total7

Most common offenses

ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (2) OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINI (2) GRAND LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (1) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (1) DANGEROUS DRUGS (1)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (123) Blocked Driveway (24) Abandoned Vehicle (11) Missed Collection (5) HEAT/HOT WATER (5) Lead (5) Derelict Vehicles (4) Snow or Ice (4) Noise - Residential (4) UNSANITARY CONDITION (2)

Notable buildings on Gillespie Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
1516 Gillespie Avenue 83.3 41
1455 Gillespie Avenue 85.3 5
1429 Gillespie Avenue 92.3 24
1544 Gillespie Avenue 92.4 12
1422 Gillespie Avenue 96.6 5
1529 Gillespie Avenue 97.5 3
1428 Gillespie Avenue 97.6 13
1451 Gillespie Avenue 98.0 3
1352 Gillespie Avenue 98.3 4
1512 Gillespie Avenue 98.5 8

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