NYC Report Card

Van Nest Avenue

F — 0

BRONX · 242 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Pest issues
🔒
Safety
Unsafe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Filthy
535
Noise
complaints
25
Rodent/
pest issues
7
Felonies
this year
22
Total
crimes

Living on Van Nest Avenue in the Bronx is a challenge, as reflected by its poor grade of F, with a score of 0 out of 100, according to official city data. The street is plagued by persistent noise issues, with the most common complaint being loud music and parties, totaling 411 reports. Residents also frequently deal with illegal parking, with 656 complaints, often due to vehicles parked in front of hydrants (195 complaints), blocking driveways (117), or violating posted parking signs (254). The noise isn't limited to the streets; residential noise, including loud talking, accounts for 140 complaints, indicating that the issue permeates both public and private spaces.

Accessibility and safety concerns are also prevalent. Blocked crosswalks (74 complaints) and lack of access (84 complaints) due to illegally parked vehicles or other obstructions hinder pedestrians, while abandoned and derelict vehicles (45 and 27 complaints, respectively) contribute to the visual blight and potential hazards. The street conditions themselves are poor, with 32 complaints, suggesting potholes, cracked pavement, or other surface issues that could pose further safety risks. Despite these challenges, residents have reported fewer crime incidents, with a total of 22 cases comprising 7 felonies, 12 misdemeanors, and 3 violations. However, the most common offenses—petit larceny (6), harassment (3), and felony assault (3)—indicate a need for continued vigilance and community engagement to maintain safety and deter criminal activity.

311 complaints trend · 5.3/address → Stable

Crime trend 10 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
438
82%
Neighbors
61
11%
Construction
16
3%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 846
Noise 535
Maintenance 144
Dirty/Trash 37
Rodents/Pests 25
Street Condition 62
Safety 15
Trees/Outdoor 22
Water/Sewer 59
Air Quality 8
Food/Eating 2
Other 76
Total1831

Crime on Van Nest Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies7
Misdemeanors12
Violations3
Total22

Most common offenses

PETIT LARCENY (6) HARRASSMENT 2 (3) FELONY ASSAULT (3) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (2) GRAND LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (2)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (656) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (334) Noise - Residential (140) Blocked Driveway (117) HEAT/HOT WATER (78) Abandoned Vehicle (45) Water System (44) Street Condition (32) Noise - Vehicle (29) Derelict Vehicles (27)

Notable buildings on Van Nest Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
591 Van Nest Avenue 11.7 150
593 Van Nest Avenue 41.0 121
589 Van Nest Avenue 54.4 79
1000 Van Nest Avenue 67.1 111
849 Van Nest Avenue 69.8 25
539 Van Nest Avenue 78.4 22
1144 Van Nest Avenue 79.9 34
602 Van Nest Avenue 80.5 39
734 Van Nest Avenue 81.0 7
800 Van Nest Avenue 83.6 10

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