NYC Report Card

Gelston Avenue

F — 0

BROOKLYN · 93 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

🔇
Noise
Loud
🐀
Pests
Pest issues
🔒
Safety
Unsafe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Average
29
Noise
complaints
17
Rodent/
pest issues
4
Felonies
this year
18
Total
crimes

Living on Gelston Avenue in Brooklyn is a challenge, as indicated by its F grade and.score of 0. Residents here face a daily barrage of issues that impact their quality of life. The most pressing concern is illegal parking, with 161 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways (71 complaints) and even blocked fire hydrants (112 complaints), which could hinder emergency services in case of a fire. This constant parking struggle is exacerbated by derelict vehicles (10 complaints) and improper parking permit usage (13 complaints).

Noise from residential sources, with 20 complaints, is another significant issue, suggesting that late-night parties or loud music might be common. The lack of proper heating and hot water (50 complaints) further compounds the challenges, indicating that some residents may be living in unsanitary conditions (15 complaints), with plumbing issues (14 complaints) adding to their discomfort. The presence of pests (11 complaints) and dead or dying trees (13 complaints) also hints at neglect in maintenance and upkeep.

The street conditions are poor, with 13 complaints, and snow or ice accumulation (14 complaints) during winter likely exacerbates the situation. Accessibility problems are also prevalent, with complaints about no access (51), partial access (20), and blocked sidewalks (15), making it difficult for residents, especially the elderly and those with disabilities, to navigate the street.

In terms of crime, Gelston Avenue has seen 4 felonies, 10 misdemeanors, and 4 violations, with harassment (4) and assault (3) being the top offenses. While these numbers might not paint a picture of extreme danger, they still indicate a level of disorder that contributes to the overall sense of dissatisfaction among residents.

In stark contrast, nearby streets like Wogan Terrace and Fort Hamilton Triangle have a grade of A, indicating a much higher quality of life. For Gelston Avenue residents, the constant struggle with these issues might feel isolating, as they look out at the better-maintained streets surrounding them.

311 complaints trend · 3.9/address → Stable

Crime trend 32 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
9
31%
Neighbors
10
34%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 247
Noise 29
Maintenance 107
Dirty/Trash 15
Rodents/Pests 17
Street Condition 19
Safety 5
Trees/Outdoor 23
Water/Sewer 12
Air Quality 10
Other 41
Total525

Crime on Gelston Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies4
Misdemeanors10
Violations4
Total18

Most common offenses

HARRASSMENT 2 (4) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (3) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (3) GRAND LARCENY (2) PETIT LARCENY (2)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (161) Blocked Driveway (71) HEAT/HOT WATER (50) Noise - Residential (20) UNSANITARY CONDITION (15) PLUMBING (14) Snow or Ice (14) Dead/Dying Tree (13) WATER LEAK (13) Street Condition (13)

Notable buildings on Gelston Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
159 Gelston Avenue 60.6 38
208 Gelston Avenue 71.7 38
183 Gelston Avenue 73.8 31
34 Gelston Avenue 76.4 11
173 Gelston Avenue 80.0 21
155 Gelston Avenue 82.5 16
200 Gelston Avenue 87.9 15
214 Gelston Avenue 90.4 17
153 Gelston Avenue 90.6 41
75 Gelston Avenue 90.8 13

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