NYC Report Card

8 Street

F — 0

BROOKLYN · 191 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Loud
🐀
Pests
Pest issues
🔒
Safety
Unsafe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Filthy
35
Noise
complaints
28
Rodent/
pest issues
10
Felonies
this year
23
Total
crimes

8 Street in Brooklyn is a bustling yet tumultuous place to live, with a grade of 'F' according to official New York City data, indicating significant challenges for its residents. The most pressing issue is illegal parking, with over 160 complaints, leading to frequent blockages and traffic congestion. Residents also grapple with inconsistent heat and hot water, with 61 complaints, a situation that can be frustrating, especially during the cold Brooklyn winters. The street condition itself is another major concern, with 46 complaints, suggesting a need for repairs and maintenance. The snow and ice management during winter is also a recurring issue, with 45 complaints, indicating that the street's infrastructure struggles to handle the city's harsh weather conditions.

Beyond these persistent problems, residents have reported a series of safety and quality-of-life issues. Blocked hydrants, with 68 complaints, pose a significant risk to the community, as they could hinder the fire department's ability to respond to emergencies. The prevalence of 'ENTIRE BUILDING' and 'Sidewalk' issues, with 54 and 44 complaints respectively, suggests that many of the properties on 8 Street are in a state of disrepair. The frequent violation of posted parking signs, with 30 complaints, adds to the parking chaos and can make it difficult for residents to find a space. Moreover, the high number of 'No Access' and 'Cave-in' complaints, 29 each, indicates that some parts of the street may be inaccessible or structurally unstable. Despite these challenges, residents also report issues related to waste management, with 19 complaints about trash, and 42 about missed collections, suggesting that the street can sometimes feel neglected.

311 complaints trend · 2.7/address → Stable

Crime trend 22 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
13
37%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 229
Noise 35
Maintenance 82
Dirty/Trash 75
Rodents/Pests 28
Street Condition 87
Safety 26
Trees/Outdoor 29
Water/Sewer 9
Air Quality 29
Food/Eating 2
Other 100
Total731

Crime on 8 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies10
Misdemeanors10
Violations3
Total23

Most common offenses

PETIT LARCENY (5) FELONY ASSAULT (4) HARRASSMENT 2 (3) GRAND LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (3) OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY & (2)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (163) HEAT/HOT WATER (61) Street Condition (46) Snow or Ice (45) Blocked Driveway (44) Missed Collection (42) Lead (24) Curb Condition (17) Dirty Condition (16) Sidewalk Condition (14)

Notable buildings on 8 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
455 8 Street 24.6 21
211 8 Street 66.0 17
236 8 Street 74.8 34
188 8 Street 77.8 30
334 8 Street 81.7 25
8 Street 82.3 30
414 8 Street 86.8 15
300 8 Street 89.0 4
311 8 Street 91.9 11
335 8 Street 92.0 5

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