BROOKLYN · 579 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn is a challenge, as indicated by its poor grade of F, scoring a mere 0 out of 100 on the city's quality of life index. The most prominent issue residents face is illegal parking, with over 1200 complaints in the last year alone. Cars frequently park in bus stops, block driveways, and even obstruct fire hydrants, with 737 reports of blocked hydrants, which poses a significant safety hazard. Despite the abundance of parking violations, residents still struggle with access to their own driveways, as evidenced by 148 "No Access" complaints. The noise levels are also disconcerting, with 102 residential noise complaints and 49 commercial noise complaints, including frequent loud music and parties, with 114 specific reports of such disturbances. The persistent lack of heat and hot water, with 158 complaints, suggests that many residents struggle with basic comforts during colder months.
The visual appeal of the street is marred by graffiti, with 54 complaints, and dirty conditions, with 45 reports. Abandoned vehicles, with 40 complaints, also contribute to the overall state of disrepair. Snow and ice accumulation during winter months further exacerbate the situation, with 40 complaints. The nearby streets do not offer much respite, with both 68 Street and Ft Hamilton Parkway sharing the same F grade, while 69 Street has a better but still suboptimal B grade. Only Quaker Parrot Park stands out as an A-grade area, highlighting the stark contrast in quality of life within close proximity. In terms of crime, Bay Ridge Avenue has seen a total of 22 incidents, including 6 miscellaneous penal law offenses, 3 assaults, 3 petit larcenies, and 2 robberies, reflecting a concerning level of criminal activity.
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| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 1535 | |
| Noise | 221 | |
| Maintenance | 306 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 123 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 68 | |
| Street Condition | 174 | |
| Safety | 37 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 30 | |
| Water/Sewer | 33 | |
| Air Quality | 34 | |
| Food/Eating | 8 | |
| Other | 175 | |
| Total | 2744 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 10 |
| Misdemeanors | 10 |
| Violations | 1 |
| Total | 21 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 315 Bay Ridge Avenue | 29.4 | 91 |
| 627 Bay Ridge Avenue | 40.5 | 73 |
| 2113 Bay Ridge Avenue | 44.2 | 265 |
| 1111 Bay Ridge Avenue | 54.6 | 117 |
| 1230 Bay Ridge Avenue | 63.6 | 42 |
| 841 Bay Ridge Avenue | 64.6 | 7 |
| 877 Bay Ridge Avenue | 66.2 | 38 |
| 242 Bay Ridge Avenue | 77.2 | 83 |
| 701 Bay Ridge Avenue | 83.3 | 4 |
| 253 Bay Ridge Avenue | 84.6 | 49 |