NYC Report Card

Bay 8 Street

F — 49.1

BROOKLYN · 37 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 49.1

🔇
Noise
Quiet
🐀
Pests
Few pests
🔒
Safety
Average
🏠
Maintenance
Excellent
🧹
Cleanliness
Average
4
Noise
complaints
3
Rodent/
pest issues
3
Felonies
this year
4
Total
crimes

Living on Bay 8th Street in Brooklyn is a challenging experience, as reflected in its poor grade of 'F' based on official city data. The street is plagued by persistent issues that impact the quality of life for its residents. Illegal parking is a significant problem, with 77 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways and even blocked fire hydrants, with 29 complaints specifically citing this issue. This not only causes inconvenience but also poses a safety hazard in case of emergencies.

Noise pollution is another persistent concern, with 15 complaints of noise from residential sources and 20 complaints of loud music or parties. The combination of these issues often results in sleepless nights and disrupted daily life for the residents. The street's tree maintenance also seems to be a struggle, with multiple complaints about dead, dying, overgrown, or damaged trees, suggesting a lack of regular upkeep.

The water system is another area of concern, with 39 complaints in total, including blocked hydrants, leaks, and possible water main breaks. This suggests a need for more frequent maintenance and repairs to ensure the water system is functioning properly and safely. Furthermore, the presence of abandoned and derelict vehicles, totaling 27 complaints, not only contributes to the street's visual blight but also potentially harbors criminal activity.

Despite these challenges, the crime rate on Bay 8th Street is relatively low, with only 3 misdemeanors and 1 felony reported. However, the top offenses—criminal mischief and grand larceny—suggest a need for increased vigilance and community involvement to deter potential criminal behavior. The street's neighbors, including Bay 7th Street and Bay 11th Street, also face similar challenges, indicating a broader need for improvement in the area.

311 complaints trend · 2.0/address ↑ Increasing

Crime trend 10 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
4
100%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 24
Noise 4
Dirty/Trash 6
Rodents/Pests 3
Street Condition 13
Safety 2
Trees/Outdoor 5
Other 12
Total69

Crime on Bay 8 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies3
Misdemeanors1
Violations0
Total4

Most common offenses

GRAND LARCENY (1) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (1) GRAND LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (1) THEFT-FRAUD (1)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (14) Blocked Driveway (10) Street Condition (9) Snow or Ice (7) Noise - Residential (4) Illegal Dumping (4) Damaged Tree (4) Sidewalk Condition (3) Dead Animal (3) Missed Collection (2)

Notable buildings on Bay 8 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
91 Bay 8 Street 91.0 3
377 Bay 8 Street 96.8 3
30 Bay 8 Street 97.0 2
219 Bay 8 Street 97.4 4
34 Bay 8 Street 98.5 1
355 Bay 8 Street 98.8 4
357 Bay 8 Street 98.9 5
205 Bay 8 Street 98.9 4
323 Bay 8 Street 99.0 2
236 Bay 8 Street 99.1 3

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