BROOKLYN · 41 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Elmwood Avenue in Brooklyn is an uphill battle, reflected by its dismal grade of 'F'. The street is a symphony of late-night disturbances, with 34 complaints of residential noise and an alarming 37 reports of loud music or parties. The cacophony is not limited to the indoors; 12 complaints of street and sidewalk noise indicate that Elmwood Avenue is a bustling, often rowdy thoroughfare. The noise issue is compounded by the 19 reports of banging or pounding, suggesting persistent construction or renovation activities that add to the auditory assault.
Parking on Elmwood Avenue is a nightmare, with 27 complaints of illegal parking. This includes 10 reports of posted parking sign violations and 6 complaints about commercial overnight parking. The situation is so dire that residents have even reported blocked hydrants, with 5 such incidents, potentially compromising safety in case of a fire.
The quality of life on Elmwood Avenue is further degraded by unsanitary conditions, with 9 complaints, and pest issues, with 5 reports. Access to the street is also a problem, with 5 reports of no access, suggesting recurring issues with blocked or damaged streets.
Despite these challenges, the crime rate on Elmwood Avenue appears to be relatively low, with only 1 felony, 2 misdemeanors, and no violations reported. The top offenses include petit larceny and miscellaneous penal law violations, suggesting a prevalence of petty crime. However, the overall crime situation may be an underreported issue, given the low number of reported violations.
The surrounding streets, such as East 4 Street, East Fourth Street, and East Fifth Street, also fare poorly, with grades of 'F', indicating that the quality of life issues on Elmwood Avenue are not isolated but part of a broader pattern in the area. Living on Elmwood Avenue requires a high tolerance for noise, parking chaos, and other quality of life issues, making it a challenging environment for residents.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 45 | |
| Noise | 63 | |
| Maintenance | 36 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 11 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 10 | |
| Street Condition | 2 | |
| Safety | 5 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 3 | |
| Water/Sewer | 2 | |
| Air Quality | 5 | |
| Other | 27 | |
| Total | 209 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 1 |
| Misdemeanors | 2 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 3 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 505 Elmwood Avenue | 58.5 | 40 |
| 414 Elmwood Avenue | 59.5 | 52 |
| 401 Elmwood Avenue | 83.4 | 36 |
| 415 Elmwood Avenue | 97.6 | 4 |
| 216 Elmwood Avenue | 97.9 | 7 |
| 129 Elmwood Avenue | 98.5 | 8 |
| 218 Elmwood Avenue | 98.5 | 2 |
| 206 Elmwood Avenue | 98.5 | 3 |
| 403 Elmwood Avenue | 98.9 | 3 |
| 441 Elmwood Avenue | 99.0 | 1 |