BROOKLYN · 371 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on 42nd Street in Brooklyn is an experience marked by a consistent hum of activity, with noise being the most prevalent issue. Residents are often greeted by the pulsating beats of loud music or the lively chatter of late-night conversations, with over 800 complaints of street/sidewalk noise and nearly 500 reports of loud music or parties. The noise is not limited to the streets; it permeates the residential buildings, with almost 600 complaints of residential noise. The cacophony is further exacerbated by the rhythmic banging and pounding that echoes through the hallways and walls, with over 400 complaints of this nature.
Parking, or rather the lack of it, is another significant challenge on this street. With over 600 illegal parking complaints and nearly 100 reports of commercial overnight parking violations, finding a spot to park one's car can often feel like a game of chance. The parking issue is so severe that it even leads to blocked driveways and fire hydrants, with over 300 complaints of the latter, posing a significant safety hazard in case of a fire. The parking situation is further complicated by the presence of abandoned vehicles, with over 50 complaints, and vehicles without license plates, with nearly 50 complaints.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 756 | |
| Noise | 1470 | |
| Maintenance | 420 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 53 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 123 | |
| Street Condition | 74 | |
| Safety | 19 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 32 | |
| Water/Sewer | 77 | |
| Air Quality | 15 | |
| Other | 105 | |
| Total | 3144 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 5 |
| Misdemeanors | 8 |
| Violations | 4 |
| Total | 17 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 864 42 Street | 0 | 558 |
| 856 42 Street | 0 | 242 |
| 849 42 Street | 0 | 382 |
| 1142 42 Street | 20.2 | 76 |
| 951 42 Street | 25.7 | 92 |
| 459 42 Street | 56.9 | 46 |
| 961 42 Street | 63.1 | 45 |
| 332 42 Street | 65.6 | 37 |
| 850 42 Street | 66.5 | 67 |
| 970 42 Street | 67.9 | 58 |