BRONX · 126 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Pugsley Avenue in the Bronx is a challenging experience, as reflected by its F grade and a mere score of 0 out of 100, according to official city data. The street is plagued by a cacophony of noise that seems to be a constant companion to its residents. The most prevalent offenders are commercial establishments, with 103 complaints, followed by street and sidewalk noise with 24 complaints, and loud music or parties, with an astonishing 161 complaints. These noises are not limited to daytime hours; commercial overnight parking, with 62 complaints, adds to the nighttime disturbances, ensuring that residents get little respite from the din.
Illegal parking is another significant issue on Pugsley Avenue, with 165 complaints. Derelict vehicles, with 27 complaints, further exacerbate this problem, cluttering the streets and making it difficult for residents to find parking space. Blocked driveways, with 39 complaints, and blocked hydrants, with 36 complaints, pose safety hazards and inconvenience residents, especially during emergency situations. The lack of heat and hot water, with 51 complaints, and unsanitary conditions, with 22 complaints, point to neglect in maintaining the infrastructure and buildings on the street. The presence of illegal fireworks, with 26 complaints, adds an element of danger to an already stressful environment.
The crime rate on Pugsley Avenue is also alarmingly high, with a total of 31 offenses including 12 felonies, 11 misdemeanors, and 7 violations. Harassment, with 7 incidents, and various larceny offenses, totaling 13 incidents, are the most common crimes reported. The high crime rate, coupled with the poor living conditions and noise pollution, makes Pugsley Avenue a less desirable place to live. The surrounding streets, such as Turnbull Avenue and Virgil Place, also have poor grades, indicating that the issues on Pugsley Avenue are not isolated but part of a larger pattern in the area. In contrast, Po Serrano Playground, nearby, has an A grade, suggesting that there are pockets of improvement and better living conditions in the vicinity.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 254 | |
| Noise | 197 | |
| Maintenance | 96 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 48 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 30 | |
| Street Condition | 35 | |
| Safety | 8 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 10 | |
| Water/Sewer | 29 | |
| Air Quality | 1 | |
| Food/Eating | 2 | |
| Other | 81 | |
| Total | 791 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 12 |
| Misdemeanors | 11 |
| Violations | 7 |
| Total | 30 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 630 Pugsley Avenue | 36.2 | 79 |
| 750 Pugsley Avenue | 41.5 | 11 |
| 1213 Pugsley Avenue | 45.5 | 117 |
| 580 Pugsley Avenue | 64.5 | 28 |
| 1101 Pugsley Avenue | 80.8 | 38 |
| 135 Pugsley Avenue | 82.2 | 24 |
| 700 Pugsley Avenue | 83.3 | 15 |
| 766 Pugsley Avenue | 86.1 | 13 |
| 1041 Pugsley Avenue | 87.3 | 24 |
| 214 Pugsley Avenue | 93.3 | 30 |