BROOKLYN · 94 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Diamond Street in Brooklyn, according to official city data, presents a set of distinct challenges, primarily revolving around noise pollution and parking issues. Residents here contend with a near-constant barrage of noise, with 'Noise - Residential' and 'Loud Music/Party' topping the list of complaints, tallying up to 32 and 13 reports respectively. This is not merely a matter of late-night disturbances; 'Noise: Construction Before/After Hours' also recorded 11 complaints, indicating that the noise extends beyond typical party hours and into the early morning or late-night construction work. 'Illegal Parking' is another significant issue, with 35 reports, often leading to blocked driveways (23 reports) and even 'Blocked Fire Hydrant' (15 reports), which poses a serious safety hazard. The streets surrounding Diamond Street, such as Newel Street and Norman Avenue, also grapple with similar issues, with all scoring an 'F' grade, suggesting a broader neighborhood-wide concern.
The data also reveals a concerning trend of lead-related issues, with 'Lead' and 'Lead Kit Request (Residential)' totaling 12 and 12 reports respectively. This suggests a potential health risk for Diamond Street residents, especially for children and pregnant women. Additionally, the frequent reports of 'Entire Building' issues (16 reports) and 'Dirty Condition' (10 reports) hint at broader building maintenance and sanitation problems. Despite these challenges, the crime rate on Diamond Street appears relatively low, with only 1 felony, 0 misdemeanors, and 1 violation reported, suggesting that the area may not be as unsafe as some of its noise and parking woes might imply.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 69 | |
| Noise | 58 | |
| Maintenance | 40 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 24 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 8 | |
| Street Condition | 4 | |
| Safety | 3 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 25 | |
| Water/Sewer | 29 | |
| Air Quality | 14 | |
| Other | 38 | |
| Total | 312 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 1 |
| Misdemeanors | 0 |
| Violations | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 77 Diamond Street | 77.0 | 29 |
| 106 Diamond Street | 83.2 | 20 |
| 68 Diamond Street | 90.2 | 14 |
| 1 Diamond Street | 91.6 | 3 |
| 141 Diamond Street | 91.9 | 16 |
| 60 Diamond Street | 92.7 | 11 |
| 105 Diamond Street | 93.5 | 15 |
| 141A Diamond Street | 93.8 | 8 |
| 70 Diamond Street | 95.6 | 8 |
| 35 Diamond Street | 96.1 | 10 |