BROOKLYN · 29 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on DeWitt Avenue in Brooklyn is a challenge, as evident by the street's poor grade of F, reflecting the numerous issues residents and businesses face. The street is plagued by chronic illegal parking, with 28 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways, sidewalks, and even fire hydrants, which is particularly concerning during emergencies. The noise levels are often intolerable, with 14 residential and 4 commercial noise complaints, many of them stemming from loud music and parties, some even involving banging or pounding that continues throughout the night.
The street's cleanliness is another significant issue, with 8 complaints about dirty conditions and 6 about illegal dumping. Trash often accumulates, and street sweeping is frequently inadequate, with 5 complaints. Derelict vehicles also contribute to the visual blight, with 6 complaints and 3 reports of blocked sidewalks. The street also struggles with snow and ice removal in winter, with 3 complaints. Despite these issues, the crime rate on DeWitt Avenue is relatively low, with only 3 felonies, 5 misdemeanors, and no violations reported. However, the most common felony, assault, occurred three times, which is a cause for concern. In contrast, neighboring streets like Van Sideren Avenue have an A grade, highlighting the stark difference in living conditions and quality of life for residents on DeWitt Avenue.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 44 | |
| Noise | 19 | |
| Maintenance | 11 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 19 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 2 | |
| Street Condition | 4 | |
| Safety | 2 | |
| Water/Sewer | 4 | |
| Other | 8 | |
| Total | 113 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 3 |
| Misdemeanors | 5 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 8 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 359 Dewitt Avenue | 77.2 | 16 |
| 315 Dewitt Avenue | 81.3 | 19 |
| 379 Dewitt Avenue | 88.9 | 16 |
| 423 Dewitt Avenue | 92.8 | 8 |
| 437 Dewitt Avenue | 93.8 | 13 |
| 399 Dewitt Avenue | 96.0 | 2 |
| 456 Dewitt Avenue | 98.0 | 2 |
| 434 Dewitt Avenue | 98.5 | 3 |
| 309 Dewitt Avenue | 99.0 | 2 |
| 373 Dewitt Avenue | 99.0 | 4 |