BROOKLYN · 249 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn can be a challenge, as evidenced by the street's dismal grade of 'F'. Residents here are plagued by a relentless noise issue, with the most common culprit being loud music or parties, with a staggering 695 noise complaints related to this problem. The noise is so persistent that it has resulted in 142 banging or pounding complaints, indicating that the disturbances are often violent or aggressive in nature. The noise is not confined to specific apartments either; 333 complaints point to entire buildings being affected, suggesting that the issue is widespread and not limited to a few troublesome neighbors.
Illegal parking is another significant issue, with 797 complaints, including 281 incidents of double-parked vehicles blocking traffic. This not only causes inconvenience but also poses a safety risk, especially given the number of blocked bike lanes reported (100 complaints). The parking situation is so dire that blocked driveways (73 complaints) and sidewalks (123 complaints) are also common, making it difficult for residents to navigate the street or access their homes. Adding to the chaos, blocked fire hydrants, a serious safety concern, are also reported, though the data does not specify the exact number of complaints. The streets nearby, such as Lefferts Avenue, also share a similarly low grade, suggesting that these issues are not isolated to Empire Boulevard.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 891 | |
| Noise | 983 | |
| Maintenance | 892 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 105 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 146 | |
| Street Condition | 74 | |
| Safety | 103 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 37 | |
| Water/Sewer | 30 | |
| Air Quality | 15 | |
| Food/Eating | 16 | |
| Other | 313 | |
| Total | 3605 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 11 |
| Misdemeanors | 37 |
| Violations | 6 |
| Total | 54 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 897 Empire Boulevard | 0 | 576 |
| 580 Empire Boulevard | 0 | 278 |
| 853 Empire Boulevard | 0 | 141 |
| 348 Empire Boulevard | 0 | 157 |
| 649 Empire Boulevard | 5.3 | 117 |
| 290 Empire Boulevard | 9.7 | 104 |
| 569 Empire Boulevard | 14.9 | 133 |
| 282 Empire Boulevard | 41.8 | 104 |
| 270 Empire Boulevard | 42.0 | 71 |
| 650 Empire Boulevard | 45.5 | 62 |