NYC Report Card

Avenue Y

F — 0

BROOKLYN · 268 addresses · 3 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Average
🐀
Pests
Average
🔒
Safety
Average
🏠
Maintenance
Average
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Cleanliness
Average
153
Noise
complaints
55
Rodent/
pest issues
16
Felonies
this year
28
Total
crimes

Living on Avenue Y in Brooklyn is a challenge due to the high density of issues reported by residents and the city's grading of the street as an F, indicating significant problems. The most prevalent issue is illegal parking, with a staggering 486 complaints, which not only leads to parking difficulties but also creates safety hazards by blocking driveways (145 complaints) and even blocking fire hydrants (264 complaints), a critical concern in a densely populated urban area.

Noise pollution is another significant challenge, with 97 complaints specifically about residential noise and 29 general noise complaints. Residents often report banging or pounding noises (91 complaints), which could indicate construction or renovation work, loud parties, or other disruptive activities. The street is also plagued by illegal dumping (60 complaints), resulting in a dirty and unsanitary environment, with 47 complaints about the street being in a dirty condition. Despite these issues, the street faces additional challenges, such as heating and hot water problems (46 complaints) and abandoned vehicles (44 complaints).

The crime statistics for Avenue Y also paint a concerning picture, with 16 felonies, 10 misdemeanors, and 2 violations reported. The top offenses include grand larceny (7), felony assault (4), and assault in the third degree and related offenses (3), as well as petit larceny (3). These statistics indicate that residents may feel unsafe in their neighborhood, with violent and property-related crimes occurring with some frequency.

In contrast to Avenue Y, nearby streets such as Z Avenue, Jerome Avenue, Sheephead Bay, Bill Brown Plgd, and Kenmore Court have grades of A, indicating significantly fewer and less severe problems. This highlights the stark contrast between the quality of life on Avenue Y and other nearby streets in Brooklyn.

311 complaints trend · 3.7/address → Stable

Crime trend 43 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
18
12%
Neighbors
91
59%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
16
10%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 702
Noise 153
Maintenance 99
Dirty/Trash 123
Rodents/Pests 55
Street Condition 62
Safety 20
Trees/Outdoor 46
Water/Sewer 37
Air Quality 15
Food/Eating 3
Other 178
Total1493

Crime on Avenue Y

CategoryCount
Felonies16
Misdemeanors10
Violations2
Total28

Most common offenses

GRAND LARCENY (7) FELONY ASSAULT (4) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (3) PETIT LARCENY (3) OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY & (2)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (486) Blocked Driveway (145) Noise - Residential (97) Illegal Dumping (60) Dirty Condition (47) Maintenance or Facility (47) HEAT/HOT WATER (46) Abandoned Vehicle (44) Snow or Ice (35) Noise (29)

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