BRONX · 76 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Needham Avenue in the Bronx is a challenging experience, as reflected in its low grade of F. Residents here face a significant number of issues, with the most pressing being heat and hot water problems, with 63 complaints. This suggests that many homes struggle with consistent heating and hot water, which can be both uncomfortable and unsafe, especially during colder months. The street is also plagued by illegal parking, with 34 complaints, leading to blocked driveways and, more seriously, blocked fire hydrants, which hinders emergency access and poses a risk to public safety, as noted in 10 complaints. Derelict vehicles are another prominent issue, with 22 complaints, contributing to the street's unsanitary conditions and further exacerbating parking problems. The presence of abandoned and derelict vehicles also raises concerns about safety and property values.
The noise pollution from loud music and parties, with 12 complaints, adds to the discomfort and disruption of daily life for residents. Pest issues, with 22 complaints, further compound the unsanitary conditions, potentially leading to health issues and property damage. The high number of complaints regarding apartment-specific and building-wide problems (51 and 12, respectively) indicates that many residents struggle with various maintenance and repair issues, which can negatively impact their quality of life. The nearby streets, such as Corsa Avenue and Hicks Street, also face similar issues, with grades of F, suggesting that these problems are not isolated to Needham Avenue but affect the broader community.
In terms of crime, Needham Avenue sees a notable number of felonies and misdemeanors, with 11 and 10 incidents respectively. The top offenses include petit larceny, grand larceny, criminal mischief, and grand larceny of motor vehicles, indicating a concerning level of property crime. This high crime rate, combined with the various environmental and maintenance-related issues, makes living on Needham Avenue a difficult and often unsafe experience for its residents.
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| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 93 | |
| Noise | 17 | |
| Maintenance | 126 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 19 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 30 | |
| Street Condition | 8 | |
| Safety | 5 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 5 | |
| Water/Sewer | 16 | |
| Air Quality | 2 | |
| Other | 28 | |
| Total | 349 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 11 |
| Misdemeanors | 10 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 21 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 1301 Needham Avenue | 30.4 | 46 |
| 1466 Needham Avenue | 37.6 | 70 |
| 1962 Needham Avenue | 50.5 | 14 |
| 2080 Needham Avenue | 57.4 | 13 |
| 1835 Needham Avenue | 85.7 | 27 |
| 1303 Needham Avenue | 89.5 | 9 |
| 1311 Needham Avenue | 95.7 | 8 |
| 2001 Needham Avenue | 96.1 | 10 |
| 1425 Needham Avenue | 96.2 | 3 |
| 1432 Needham Avenue | 96.3 | 6 |