NYC Report Card

85 Street

F — 0

BROOKLYN · 559 addresses · 3 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

🔇
Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Dangerous
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Filthy
191
Noise
complaints
70
Rodent/
pest issues
21
Felonies
this year
50
Total
crimes

Living on 85th Street in Brooklyn is a challenging experience, as indicated by its grade F from official city data. The most prevalent issue residents face is illegal parking, with over 1100 complaints. The street is often congested with cars parked in no-parking zones, blocking driveways, and even blocking fire hydrants, with 740 such complaints. This not only causes inconvenience but also poses safety concerns, as emergency vehicles may have difficulty accessing the street during an emergency.

Noise pollution is another significant problem, with 130 complaints related to residential noise and 57 specifically about loud music or parties. The constant din of loud music, especially at night, can disrupt sleep and cause stress among residents. Additionally, many residents have reported issues with heat and hot water, with 376 complaints, suggesting that some buildings on the street may not be well-maintained.

The street also has a high frequency of crime, with a total of 50 felonies, misdemeanors, and violations reported. The most common offenses include petit larceny, criminal mischief, assault, and harassment. This high crime rate may contribute to a sense of insecurity among residents. In contrast, nearby streets such as Liberty Pole Boulevard, Milestone Park, and Colombo Boulevard have significantly lower crime rates and better overall grades, highlighting the stark difference in the living conditions on 85th Street.

311 complaints trend · 4.0/address → Stable

Crime trend 66 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
57
30%
Neighbors
78
41%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 1650
Noise 191
Maintenance 450
Dirty/Trash 149
Rodents/Pests 70
Street Condition 145
Safety 42
Trees/Outdoor 85
Water/Sewer 70
Air Quality 31
Food/Eating 4
Other 247
Total3134

Crime on 85 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies21
Misdemeanors24
Violations5
Total50

Most common offenses

PETIT LARCENY (11) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (9) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (6) HARRASSMENT 2 (5) GRAND LARCENY (4)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (1142) Blocked Driveway (393) HEAT/HOT WATER (376) Noise - Residential (130) General Construction/Plumbing (64) Abandoned Vehicle (56) Water System (50) Snow or Ice (45) Building/Use (44) Dirty Condition (44)

Notable buildings on 85 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
2069 85 Street 0 411
1864 85 Street 10.7 127
2459 85 Street 16.1 101
2337 85 Street 56.7 217
311 85 Street 60.7 10
688 85 Street 69.2 21
615 85 Street 71.7 71
402 85 Street 72.0 44
2045 85 Street 73.8 78
535 85 Street 74.7 13

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