BRONX · 40 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Light Street in the Bronx is a challenge, as reflected by its grade of F, the lowest possible score based on official city data. Residents here face a surge of illegal parking, with 116 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways and crosswalks, making it difficult for both vehicles and pedestrians to maneuver safely. Derelict vehicles, both with and without license plates, further clog the streets, contributing to the overall sense of disorder and neglect. The noise from the street and sidewalks, possibly emanating from nearby bars or late-night gatherings, adds to the discomfort, with 4 noise complaints logged.
Adding to the woes of Light Street residents is the lack of basic maintenance and services. Heat and hot water issues are prevalent, with 10 complaints, as are plumbing and flooring/stairs problems, indicating a need for urgent repairs. Blocked sidewalks, due to snow, debris, or abandoned vehicles, also pose accessibility issues for residents, with 78 complaints. Streetlights, meant to provide safety and illumination, often fail, with 6 reported outages, exacerbating the sense of danger, especially at night. The high number of crime incidents, including robberies and assaults, further underscores the precarious living conditions on Light Street.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 182 | |
| Noise | 6 | |
| Maintenance | 44 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 5 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 4 | |
| Street Condition | 10 | |
| Safety | 3 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 6 | |
| Water/Sewer | 3 | |
| Air Quality | 2 | |
| Other | 9 | |
| Total | 274 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 8 |
| Misdemeanors | 5 |
| Violations | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 2201 Light Street | 21.8 | 18 |
| 2191 Light Street | 70.3 | 35 |
| 2259 Light Street | 75.9 | 118 |
| 2238 Light Street | 78.6 | 24 |
| 2220 Light Street | 98.0 | 1 |
| 2214 Light Street | 98.3 | 7 |
| 2124 Light Street | 98.6 | 7 |
| 2208 Light Street | 98.6 | 6 |
| 2233 Light Street | 99.0 | 5 |
| 2188 Light Street | 99.2 | 5 |