BRONX · 287 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on Grand Avenue in the Bronx is a challenge, as reflected by its poor grade and high number of resident complaints. The street is plagued by persistent noise issues, with both residential and street/sidewalk noise topping the list of grievances. Residents frequently report loud music and parties, with over 600 complaints specifically mentioning these disturbances. The noise is often accompanied by banging or pounding, suggesting that the source is not just music, but potentially renovations or repairs done at unsociable hours. The noise isn't the only irritation; the street also sees a significant number of complaints about unsanitary conditions, with pests, mold, and water leaks being common problems.
Accessibility and maintenance are also significant issues. Many residents report blocked driveways and illegal parking, which can make it difficult to access one's home or use a vehicle. The frequent heat and hot water complaints suggest that some buildings may have unreliable or inadequate heating systems. The high number of complaints about entire buildings rather than individual apartments indicates that these issues are not isolated to single units, but affect whole structures. The street's proximity to other poorly graded streets, such as Davidson Avenue and West 181 Street, does not bode well for Grand Avenue's prospects of improvement.
In terms of safety, Grand Avenue sees a notable amount of criminal activity, with 119 total offenses reported in the area. The most common offenses include assault and harassment, indicating that there may be issues with personal safety and neighborly relations. The presence of petit larceny suggests that there could also be property crime concerns. While these figures are not extreme compared to some other areas in the city, they do paint a picture of a street that is not only unpleasant to live on due to environmental factors, but also potentially unsafe.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 569 | |
| Noise | 1346 | |
| Maintenance | 3088 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 166 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 552 | |
| Street Condition | 64 | |
| Safety | 171 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 9 | |
| Water/Sewer | 100 | |
| Air Quality | 58 | |
| Food/Eating | 11 | |
| Other | 205 | |
| Total | 6339 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 48 |
| Misdemeanors | 56 |
| Violations | 17 |
| Total | 121 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 1718 Grand Avenue | 0 | 261 |
| 1750 Grand Avenue | 0 | 265 |
| 2084 Grand Avenue | 0 | 131 |
| 2304 Grand Avenue | 0 | 110 |
| 2405 Grand Avenue | 0 | 49 |
| 1971 Grand Avenue | 0 | 292 |
| 2326 Grand Avenue | 0 | 104 |
| 1600 Grand Avenue | 0 | 94 |
| 2181 Grand Avenue | 0 | 154 |
| 1645 Grand Avenue | 0 | 227 |