BRONX · 55 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Villa Avenue in the Bronx is a challenging experience, as reflected by the city's grading of 'F'. Residents grapple with a myriad of issues, with the most pressing being heat and hot water outages, with a staggering 384 complaints. This leaves many families shivering in the cold or suffering through sweltering summers without relief. The unsanitary conditions, with 160 complaints, suggest that garbage disposal, rodent infestation, and other hygiene-related problems are rife. The noise pollution is particularly acute, with 159 complaints about residential noise and 49 about street and sidewalk noise. This includes frequent loud music and parties, with 159 specific complaints, which can make it difficult to enjoy one's home, especially at night.
The physical infrastructure of the buildings leaves much to be desired. There are 265 complaints about entire buildings, indicating severe issues such as structural damage, leaks, and pest infestations. Mold and water leaks are common, with 56 and 64 complaints respectively, suggesting that the buildings are not properly maintained. The crime rate is also a significant concern, with 47 total offenses including felonies, misdemeanors, and violations. Harassment, petit larceny, and assault top the list of offenses, indicating a need for improved safety measures and community policing.
In contrast to Villa Avenue, nearby streets like Vancortlandt Avenue East and East Van Cortlandt Avenue have grades of 'A', indicating significantly better living conditions. The stark difference highlights the urgent need for improvement on Villa Avenue. Despite these challenges, the community persists, and efforts are underway to improve the living conditions and safety of Villa Avenue residents.
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| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 77 | |
| Noise | 234 | |
| Maintenance | 884 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 13 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 168 | |
| Street Condition | 11 | |
| Safety | 67 | |
| Water/Sewer | 7 | |
| Air Quality | 6 | |
| Food/Eating | 2 | |
| Other | 81 | |
| Total | 1550 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 18 |
| Misdemeanors | 20 |
| Violations | 9 |
| Total | 47 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 3121 Villa Avenue | 0 | 373 |
| 3081 Villa Avenue | 0 | 155 |
| 3128 Villa Avenue | 0 | 111 |
| 3054 Villa Avenue | 18.6 | 97 |
| 3043 Villa Avenue | 21.3 | 110 |
| 3168 Villa Avenue | 24.5 | 61 |
| 3165 Villa Avenue | 33.0 | 91 |
| 3162 Villa Avenue | 54.4 | 66 |
| 3196 Villa Avenue | 55.3 | 17 |
| 3188 Villa Avenue | 58.0 | 58 |