BRONX · 43 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Marble Hill Avenue in the Bronx is an experience marked by a symphony of noise and parking challenges, as indicated by the city's official data. Residents here are no strangers to the persistent hum of loud music and parties, with a staggering 83 complaints of loud music or parties, often emanating from nearby vehicles or homes. The noise is not limited to evenings; street and sidewalk noise, with 46 complaints, ensures a constant soundtrack, even during the day. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that many of these noise offenders are illegally parked, with 101 complaints on record.
Navigating Marble Hill Avenue can be a logistical nightmare due to parking issues. Blocked driveways and double-parked vehicles obstructing traffic are common, with 28 and 10 complaints respectively. The cherry on top of this parking conundrum is the frequent blocking of fire hydrants, a safety hazard that has garnered 68 complaints. Snow or ice accumulation, with 15 complaints, further compounds the parking woes during winter months.
Other issues that residents grapple with include water system problems, such as blocked drains or water leaks, with 12 complaints. Elevator malfunctions, particularly when there's no alternative service, have also been a recurring issue, with 11 complaints. The street condition itself, with 5 complaints, might contribute to these problems, indicating a need for better maintenance.
Despite these challenges, life on Marble Hill Avenue is not entirely grim. The street's proximity to the scenic Hudson River and the Henry Hudson Parkway offers residents easy access to greenery and a quick escape from the city's hustle and bustle. However, the stark contrast in quality of life between Marble Hill Avenue and its nearby streets, such as Fort Charles Place with grades A and F, underscores the need for more equitable urban planning and resources allocation.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 136 | |
| Noise | 110 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 3 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 3 | |
| Street Condition | 14 | |
| Safety | 2 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 4 | |
| Water/Sewer | 17 | |
| Air Quality | 1 | |
| Other | 42 | |
| Total | 332 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 1 |
| Misdemeanors | 1 |
| Violations | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 99 Marble Hill Avenue | 75.5 | 53 |
| 1 Marble Hill Avenue | 83.5 | 18 |
| 58 Marble Hill Avenue | 88.3 | 43 |
| 22 Marble Hill Avenue | 91.3 | 24 |
| 56 Marble Hill Avenue | 91.9 | 18 |
| 105 Marble Hill Avenue | 92.9 | 16 |
| 24 Marble Hill Avenue | 96.3 | 18 |
| 23 Marble Hill Avenue | 97.1 | 5 |
| 92 Marble Hill Avenue | 97.2 | 13 |
| 2 Marble Hill Avenue | 97.4 | 8 |