BRONX · 19 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on Saxon Avenue in the Bronx is a challenging experience, as indicated by its low grade of F. The street is plagued by a high volume of noise complaints, with residents enduring constant disturbances, including banging/pounding (28 complaints) and loud music/party events (11 complaints). These noise issues are not limited to residential hours, with construction noise before and after permitted hours also being a significant problem (11 complaints). The noise is so prevalent that it often carries over to nearby streets like Hillman Avenue and Gouverneur Avenue, which also share similar low grades.
Another prominent issue is illegal parking, with 23 complaints, which often leads to blocked driveways (11 complaints) and even blocked fire hydrants (11 complaints), posing a serious safety hazard. The street's sanitation also leaves much to be desired, with residents reporting unsanitary conditions (13 complaints), dirty conditions (7 complaints), and rodent sightings (7 complaints). Garbage and recycling storage is also a concern, with 10 complaints, suggesting that proper waste management is not being consistently practiced. The sidewalks, which are often the first point of contact for residents, are in disrepair, with 13 complaints of broken sidewalks, making it difficult for pedestrians to navigate the street safely.
Despite these challenges, the street is not completely desolate. Immediately adjacent to Saxon Avenue is Vancortlandt Park South, which offers a peaceful green space for residents to enjoy. Additionally, Dickinson Avenue, a few blocks away, has a high grade of A, providing a stark contrast to the conditions on Saxon Avenue and potentially offering a more peaceful living environment. However, the stark contrast between these streets underscores the urgent need for improvement on Saxon Avenue.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 39 | |
| Noise | 55 | |
| Maintenance | 17 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 20 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 23 | |
| Street Condition | 19 | |
| Safety | 8 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 7 | |
| Water/Sewer | 4 | |
| Air Quality | 4 | |
| Other | 13 | |
| Total | 209 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 1 |
| Misdemeanors | 4 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 5 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 3991 Saxon Avenue | 43.5 | 80 |
| 3963 Saxon Avenue | 69.6 | 35 |
| 3985 Saxon Avenue | 83.0 | 18 |
| 3965 Saxon Avenue | 88.0 | 18 |
| 3979 Saxon Avenue | 88.4 | 11 |
| 3981 Saxon Avenue | 97.9 | 9 |
| 3971 Saxon Avenue | 98.1 | 10 |
| 3989 Saxon Avenue | 98.2 | 9 |
| 3975 Saxon Avenue | 99.0 | 1 |
| 3959 Saxon Avenue | 99.3 | 2 |