NYC Report Card

Washington Avenue

F — 0

BRONX · 336 addresses · 3 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
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Pests
Infested
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Safety
Dangerous
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Maintenance
Poor
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Cleanliness
Filthy
10065
Noise
complaints
559
Rodent/
pest issues
107
Felonies
this year
314
Total
crimes

Living on Washington Avenue in the Bronx is a challenge, with the street earning an official city grade of 'F', indicating significant issues. The most prevalent complaint is noise, with over 7,000 reports of residential noise, including 6,885 instances of loud music or parties. Residents often report 'Banging/Pounding', suggesting persistent and disruptive noise from nearby buildings. The noise isn't limited to residential spaces; street and sidewalk noise, along with vehicle noise, also top the list of concerns.

Illegal activities and unsanitary conditions contribute to the street's poor grade. There are reports of illegal parking, with some instances blocking fire hydrants, which could impede emergency services in case of a fire. The presence of pests, mold, and unsanitary conditions indicates a need for better maintenance and hygiene in the area. Heat and hot water issues, plumbing problems, and door/window-related complaints suggest that some buildings may not be well-maintained, further impacting the quality of life for residents.

The crime rate on Washington Avenue is high, with a total of 213 incidents recorded, including 107 felonies and 141 misdemeanors. The most common offenses are harassment, assault, and petit larceny, indicating a prevalence of violent and property crimes. This high crime rate likely contributes to the overall sense of disorder andunsafe feel of the street.

Neighboring streets offer a mixed picture. Claremont Parkway and St. Pauls Place also receive a grade of 'F', suggesting that the problems on Washington Avenue are not isolated. However, Belmont Street and Crotona Place fare better, with grades of 'A' and 'C' respectively, indicating that improvements are possible with concerted effort. Living on Washington Avenue requires resilience and coping strategies to manage the noise, lack of maintenance, and high crime rate.

311 complaints trend · 39.2/address → Stable

Crime trend 131 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
7336
73%
Neighbors
2632
26%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 618
Noise 10065
Maintenance 3327
Dirty/Trash 129
Rodents/Pests 559
Street Condition 57
Safety 1189
Trees/Outdoor 13
Water/Sewer 95
Air Quality 20
Food/Eating 37
Other 413
Total16522

Crime on Washington Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies107
Misdemeanors141
Violations66
Total314

Most common offenses

HARRASSMENT 2 (66) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (41) PETIT LARCENY (36) FELONY ASSAULT (32) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (20)

What residents are reporting

Noise - Residential (7825) HEAT/HOT WATER (2057) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (1742) Non-Emergency Police Matter (893) UNSANITARY CONDITION (526) Illegal Parking (427) Noise - Vehicle (320) PLUMBING (228) DOOR/WINDOW (216) PAINT/PLASTER (216)

Notable buildings on Washington Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
2357 Washington Avenue 0 168
1385 Washington Avenue 0 1848
1465 Washington Avenue 0 6751
1138 Washington Avenue 0 138
1350 Washington Avenue 0 247
2410 Washington Avenue 0 1277
830 Washington Avenue 0 32
1460 Washington Avenue 0 312
1240 Washington Avenue 0 173
2268 Washington Avenue 0 151

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