BROOKLYN · 139 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Herzl Street in Brooklyn is a challenging experience, as evidenced by its grade of F and a laundry list of persistent issues. The most prominent concern is noise pollution, with residents grappling with a constant din from various sources. Cars and trucks with loud music or idling engines often contribute to the cacophony, while late-night parties or banging and pounding from neighboring apartments add to the sleep deprivation. Residents have reported feeling trapped in their own homes due to noise, with some even specifying that the entire building is affected.
Sanitation and maintenance issues are also prevalent. The street struggles with unsanitary conditions, with complaints about garbage and recycling storage problems, pests, and even mold in some apartments. Water-related issues, such as leaks and inadequate heat or hot water, are frequent. Additionally, illegal parking and blocked driveways pose safety concerns and inconvenience for residents trying to access their homes or park their vehicles. Despite these challenges, the nearby Betsy Head Park offers a semblance of respite, providing a green space for residents to escape to when possible. However, the surrounding streets, such as Herzel Street, Strauss Street, Bristol Street, and Chester Street, also face similar issues, suggesting that the problems are not isolated to just one block.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 122 | |
| Noise | 469 | |
| Maintenance | 220 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 18 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 88 | |
| Street Condition | 37 | |
| Safety | 20 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 16 | |
| Water/Sewer | 23 | |
| Air Quality | 4 | |
| Food/Eating | 1 | |
| Other | 40 | |
| Total | 1058 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 12 |
| Misdemeanors | 26 |
| Violations | 3 |
| Total | 41 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 530 Herzl Street | 0 | 78 |
| 485 Herzl Street | 45.6 | 40 |
| 435 Herzl Street | 60.1 | 36 |
| 175 Herzl Street | 69.2 | 31 |
| 490 Herzl Street | 72.3 | 29 |
| 132 Herzl Street | 75.8 | 12 |
| 184 Herzl Street | 78.3 | 10 |
| 549 Herzl Street | 79.6 | 22 |
| 450 Herzl Street | 79.9 | 34 |
| 177 Herzl Street | 80.1 | 20 |