BRONX · 17 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Sycamore Avenue, while generally pleasant with a B grade, comes with its share of specific challenges, as evidenced by the top complaints from residents. The most prevalent issue is illegal parking, with 36 complaints, mostly due to posted parking sign violations (34). This suggests that parking enforcement might be lax, or perhaps the signs are not clear enough, leading to frequent infractions. The street condition is another major concern, with 9 complaints, likely referring to potholes (9) and other surface issues which can make navigating the street difficult and potentially hazardous.
Noisemakers might not be the most frequent issue, but they do cause distress, with one complaint specifically about a barking dog. This, coupled with the single harassment offense recorded in the area, implies that while it's not a constant problem, noise disturbances and harassment can occur. The street lights, too, have been a point of contention, with 3 reports of outages, which could negatively impact safety and security, especially at night.
Moreover, there have been issues with essential city services being blocked or unavailable. Catch basins have been reported as clogged or flooded (2), and a single complaint was made about a culvert being blocked and in need of cleaning. These problems could lead to flooding and other water-related issues during heavy rain, potentially damaging properties and causing inconvenience. Despite these challenges, the nearby streets, such as Rivercrest Road and Ladd Road, maintain high grades (A), indicating that Sycamore Avenue is not entirely isolated in its struggles.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 36 | |
| Noise | 1 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 4 | |
| Street Condition | 12 | |
| Water/Sewer | 4 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Total | 58 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 0 |
| Misdemeanors | 0 |
| Violations | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 5268 Sycamore Avenue | 97.7 | 11 |
| 5225 Sycamore Avenue | 97.8 | 4 |
| 5270 Sycamore Avenue | 97.8 | 8 |
| 5275 Sycamore Avenue | 98.6 | 7 |
| 5200 Sycamore Avenue | 99.2 | 2 |
| 5220 Sycamore Avenue | 99.4 | 2 |
| 5243 Sycamore Avenue | 99.4 | 3 |
| 5209 Sycamore Avenue | 99.5 | 2 |
| 5245 Sycamore Avenue | 99.5 | 2 |
| 5249 Sycamore Avenue | 99.5 | 1 |