BROOKLYN · 62 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on East 87th Street in Brooklyn, according to official city data, can be a challenging experience, with a wide range of issues plaguing the area, reflected in its grade of F. The most prominent issue is noise pollution, with a staggering 145 complaints related to residential noise and 99 regarding street and sidewalk noise. The primary culprit? Late-night parties and loud music, with 149 reported incidents of such disturbances. Residents also frequently complain about illegal parking, with 116 instances, often leading to blocked driveways (98 complaints) and even blocked fire hydrants (30 complaints), which could pose significant safety risks in case of a fire.
Derelict vehicles are another pressing concern, with 43 complaints, contributing to the unsanitary conditions (18 complaints) and blocked access (66 complaints) to some properties. The water system and plumbing also seem to be problematic, with 25 complaints each, suggesting potential issues with water pressure, leaks, or other malfunctions. Additionally, there have been specific instances of vehicles being double-parked and blocking traffic (18 complaints) and posted parking sign violations (31 complaints), further exacerbating the parking difficulties. Despite these challenges, the street's neighbors fare similarly, with nearby streets like East 86th and 88th Streets also graded F, indicating that these issues might be prevalent in the broader area. The crime rate, while not extremely high, includes felonies such as robbery and assault, as well as misdemeanors like harassment, indicating that safety could also be a concern for residents.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 95 | |
| Noise | 29 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 6 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 1 | |
| Street Condition | 4 | |
| Safety | 5 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 1 | |
| Other | 5 | |
| Total | 146 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 5 |
| Misdemeanors | 13 |
| Violations | 3 |
| Total | 21 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 534 East 87 Street | 62.5 | 24 |
| 1243 East 87 Street | 83.0 | 10 |
| 1021 East 87 Street | 83.5 | 3 |
| 930 East 87 Street | 86.8 | 15 |
| 325 East 87 Street | 91.4 | 13 |
| 1482 East 87 Street | 93.1 | 5 |
| 320 East 87 Street | 95.8 | 12 |
| 1152 East 87 Street | 96.8 | 2 |
| 1459 East 87 Street | 97.8 | 2 |
| 315 East 87 Street | 98.0 | 10 |