NYC Report Card

Hicks Street

F — 0

BROOKLYN · 225 addresses · 3 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Pest issues
🔒
Safety
Unsafe
🏠
Maintenance
Needs work
🧹
Cleanliness
Filthy
588
Noise
complaints
18
Rodent/
pest issues
8
Felonies
this year
21
Total
crimes

Living on Hicks Street in Brooklyn is an experience that's often marked by a symphony of noise that seems to echo from every corner. The most prominent culprit is the persistent thrum of helicopters, with 429 complaints, likely a consequence of the street's proximity to several hospitals and the nearby East River. This ceaseless hum is often punctuated by loud music and parties, with 74 complaints, suggesting that quiet nights are a rarity. The street also struggles with illegal parking, with 200 complaints, leading to a constant game of musical chairs for residents trying to find a spot. This traffic issue is further compounded by blocked driveways (53 complaints) and crosswalks (53 complaints), making navigation of the street challenging and unsafe.

The quality of life on Hicks Street is also marred by subpar infrastructure. The streets are in dire need of repair, with 66 complaints about their condition. Potholes (37 complaints) and blocked hydrants (34 complaints) pose additional hazards, while blocked sidewalks (33 complaints) hinder pedestrians' safe passage. Despite these issues, the heat and hot water in some buildings also seem to be a challenge, with 34 complaints. These problems highlight a broader issue of inadequate maintenance and attention to the street's infrastructure. The nearby streets, while not immune to their own issues, seem to fare better in terms of quality of life, with grades ranging from A to C, further underscoring Hicks Street's struggles.

311 complaints trend · 4.8/address → Stable

Crime trend 33 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
74
13%
Neighbors
23
4%
Construction
16
3%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 281
Noise 588
Maintenance 48
Dirty/Trash 63
Rodents/Pests 18
Street Condition 111
Safety 55
Trees/Outdoor 36
Water/Sewer 28
Air Quality 19
Food/Eating 68
Other 113
Total1428

Crime on Hicks Street

CategoryCount
Felonies8
Misdemeanors12
Violations1
Total21

Most common offenses

VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (6) PETIT LARCENY (5) GRAND LARCENY (4) BURGLARY (2) INTOXICATED/IMPAIRED DRIVING (1)

What residents are reporting

Noise - Helicopter (429) Illegal Parking (200) Noise - Residential (81) Street Condition (66) Food Establishment (58) Blocked Driveway (53) Noise (38) HEAT/HOT WATER (34) Snow or Ice (29) Damaged Tree (26)

Notable buildings on Hicks Street

BuildingScoreIssues
130 Hicks Street 0 431
157 Hicks Street 69.3 17
373 Hicks Street 69.7 10
414 Hicks Street 76.0 30
89 Hicks Street 85.9 17
37 Hicks Street 87.4 23
111 Hicks Street 87.6 22
585 Hicks Street 87.9 4
399 Hicks Street 88.0 15
76 Hicks Street 88.1 5

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