NYC Report Card

Van Buren Street

F — 0

BRONX · 57 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

🔇
Noise
Loud
🐀
Pests
Pest issues
🔒
Safety
Unsafe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Dirty
39
Noise
complaints
28
Rodent/
pest issues
7
Felonies
this year
20
Total
crimes

Living on Van Buren Street in the Bronx means navigating a host of challenges that have earned the street an official grade of 'F'. The most common issue residents face is illegal parking, with a staggering 184 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways and even blocked hydrants, a serious concern in a city that experiences harsh winters. Snow and ice accumulation on the street is another significant problem, with 25 complaints, including snow tracking onto clean sidewalks.

The housing conditions on Van Buren Street are far from ideal. Residents grapple with frequent heat and hot water issues (72 complaints), plumbing problems (15), and even unsanitary conditions (24). Some residents have reported mold (11) and water supply issues (9), indicating potentially serious health and safety concerns. Additionally, loud music and parties (21 complaints) and loud talking (10) often disrupt the peace, making it difficult for residents to enjoy quiet and relaxation in their own homes.

The crime situation on Van Buren Street is also cause for concern, with a total of 20 acts of violence reported, including assaults and robberies. This high crime rate can make the street feel unsafe, particularly at night. Despite these challenges, residents on Van Buren Street are not entirely isolated; nearby streets like Vanburen Street (Grade A) and Young Park (Grade A) offer more peaceful and safe environments. However, the stark contrast with these neighboring streets underscores the urgent need for improvements on Van Buren Street.

311 complaints trend · 6.8/address → Stable

Crime trend 17 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
21
54%
Neighbors
10
26%
Construction
5
13%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 248
Noise 39
Maintenance 126
Dirty/Trash 18
Rodents/Pests 28
Street Condition 7
Safety 7
Trees/Outdoor 1
Water/Sewer 15
Air Quality 1
Other 33
Total523

Crime on Van Buren Street

CategoryCount
Felonies7
Misdemeanors12
Violations1
Total20

Most common offenses

ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (6) FELONY ASSAULT (3) PETIT LARCENY (2) ROBBERY (2) OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY & (2)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (184) HEAT/HOT WATER (72) Blocked Driveway (59) Snow or Ice (25) UNSANITARY CONDITION (24) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (21) PLUMBING (15) Water System (14) Noise - Residential (12) Illegal Dumping (8)

Notable buildings on Van Buren Street

BuildingScoreIssues
1731 Van Buren Street 0 45
1704 Van Buren Street 60.0 49
1736 Van Buren Street 61.0 47
1606 Van Buren Street 74.2 91
1627 Van Buren Street 81.0 23
1705 Van Buren Street 89.0 55
1635 Front Van Buren Street 91.6 7
1738 Van Buren Street 91.9 35
1729 Van Buren Street 92.4 7
1750 Van Buren Street 93.3 10

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