BROOKLYN · 345 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on East 31 Street in Brooklyn is a challenge, as evidenced by the neighborhood's failing grade of F and the plethora of persistent issues residents grapple with daily. The most common complaint is blocked driveways, with over a hundred instances reported, indicating a chronic problem with vehicles parked illegally or blocking access to residents' homes. This issue is compounded by the second most common complaint, illegal parking, with 41 reports, suggesting that parking spaces are at a premium, leading to frequent disputes and inconveniences.
Noise pollution is another significant concern, with both residential and vehicle noise ranking high among complaints. Residents have repeatedly reported loud music and parties, with 20 instances of loud music or parties and 11 instances of car or truck music. The banging or pounding sounds, likely from construction or DIY projects, have been reported 15 times, further adding to the noise disturbances. The noise issues are exacerbated by the close proximity of neighboring buildings, with partial or no access to some homes reported 108 and 10 times, respectively, indicating that many residents live in adjacent dwellings, intensifying the noise impact.
The street's condition is another pressing concern, with 12 reports of street conditions and 13 reports of dirty conditions. Additionally, 11 reports of damaged trees suggest that the upkeep of the street's green spaces is inadequate. The snow and ice management is also an issue, with 16 reports indicating that the street is not adequately cleared during winter months. To make matters worse, blocked fire hydrants have been reported 22 times, posing a significant safety hazard in case of a fire emergency. The presence of abandoned vehicles and trash on the street further detract from the neighborhood's aesthetics and contribute to the overall sense of disorder.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 751 | |
| Noise | 227 | |
| Maintenance | 357 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 50 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 65 | |
| Street Condition | 49 | |
| Safety | 19 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 86 | |
| Water/Sewer | 71 | |
| Air Quality | 19 | |
| Food/Eating | 2 | |
| Other | 69 | |
| Total | 1765 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 6 |
| Misdemeanors | 6 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 12 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 777 East 31 Street | 0 | 169 |
| 850 East 31 Street | 29.3 | 93 |
| 75 East 31 Street | 33.5 | 317 |
| 80 East 31 Street | 41.9 | 93 |
| 370 East 31 Street | 54.8 | 63 |
| 284 East 31 Street | 68.5 | 33 |
| 422 East 31 Street | 71.3 | 8 |
| 149 East 31 Street | 76.1 | 10 |
| 31 East 31 Street | 78.5 | 20 |
| 720 East 31 Street | 84.8 | 33 |