NYC Report Card

East 40 Street

F — 0

BROOKLYN · 65 addresses · 2 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

🔇
Noise
Moderate
🐀
Pests
Clean
🔒
Safety
Dangerous
🏠
Maintenance
Excellent
🧹
Cleanliness
Average
7
Noise
complaints
0
Rodent/
pest issues
1
Felonies
this year
24
Total
crimes

Living on East 40th Street in Brooklyn, particularly around the address 219, is an experience marked by a high frequency of resident complaints, indicating significant challenges in maintaining the quality of life for its inhabitants. The street's official grade of 'F' (score: 0) is a stark reflection of these issues.

Illegal parking is a pervasive problem, with over 100 reports, often leading to blocked driveways and hydrants. Residents have cited difficulty accessing their homes and apartments due to illegally parked vehicles, with some even reporting complete or partial obstruction. The noise levels are elevated, with frequent complaints about loud music and parties, primarily during nighttime hours. The persistent noise pollution can disrupt sleep and create an uncomfortable living environment.

The street also faces various infrastructure and maintenance issues. There have been repeated complaints about heat and hot water outages, water system problems, and unsanitary conditions. Residents have also raised concerns about derelict and abandoned vehicles, overgrown trees, and electric issues. Despite these challenges, it's noteworthy that crime statistics for the area are relatively low, with no reported felonies, misdemeanors, or violations. However, the frequent and diverse range of complaints suggest a need for increased attention and action from local authorities to address the pressing concerns of the residents on East 40th Street.

311 complaints trend · 2.0/address → Stable

Crime trend 23 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
6
86%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 75
Noise 7
Dirty/Trash 11
Street Condition 9
Safety 2
Trees/Outdoor 6
Other 9
Total119

Crime on East 40 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies1
Misdemeanors20
Violations3
Total24

Most common offenses

ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (6) PETIT LARCENY (6) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (3) HARRASSMENT 2 (3) OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY & (2)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (49) Blocked Driveway (19) Snow or Ice (7) Abandoned Vehicle (6) Missed Collection (5) Obstruction (5) Dirty Condition (4) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (4) Noise - Residential (3) Damaged Tree (3)

Notable buildings on East 40 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
289 East 40 Street 75.8 9
726 East 40 Street 89.5 5
1339 East 40 Street 90.6 5
1171 East 40 Street 90.8 4
955 East 40 Street 91.0 10
1366 East 40 Street 94.5 14
141 East 40 Street 96.3 3
875 East 40 Street 96.8 2
803 East 40 Street 96.9 2
90 East 40 Street 97.8 2

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