NYC Report Card

Jefferson Avenue

F — 0

BROOKLYN · 740 addresses · 3 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Dangerous
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Filthy
682
Noise
complaints
175
Rodent/
pest issues
24
Felonies
this year
67
Total
crimes

Living on Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn can be a challenging experience, as indicated by its F grade and the high volume of resident complaints. The street is plagued by chronic issues that significantly impact the quality of life for its residents. Illegal parking is a persistent problem, with over 470 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways and even blocked fire hydrants, which can be a serious safety hazard, especially in the event of a fire. Noise pollution is another major concern, with both residential and street/sidewalk noise topping the list of complaints. Residents have reported loud music and parties, loud talking, and even banging or pounding, often disrupting their peace and quiet.

In terms of housing conditions, many residents have complained about heat and hot water issues, as well as unsanitary conditions and plumbing problems. Some have even reported pests in their homes. The street's infrastructure also seems to be in poor condition, with many complaints about damaged trees and missed trash collection. Additionally, the street has been the location of numerous crimes, including petit larceny, robbery, and harassment, which can make it feel unsafe for residents. The nearby streets also face similar issues, with Malcom X Boulevard and Halsey Street both receiving F grades. However, Reid Avenue nearby offers a stark contrast with its A grade, suggesting that better living conditions are possible in the area. Overall, living on Jefferson Avenue can be a frustrating and stressful experience due to the persistent and severe problems that residents face daily.

311 complaints trend · 3.6/address → Stable

Crime trend 26 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
494
72%
Neighbors
124
18%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 797
Noise 682
Maintenance 803
Dirty/Trash 221
Rodents/Pests 175
Street Condition 159
Safety 64
Trees/Outdoor 181
Water/Sewer 159
Air Quality 77
Food/Eating 11
Other 262
Total3591

Crime on Jefferson Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies24
Misdemeanors38
Violations5
Total67

Most common offenses

PETIT LARCENY (17) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (9) HARRASSMENT 2 (5) ROBBERY (5) GRAND LARCENY (5)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (472) Noise - Residential (421) HEAT/HOT WATER (416) Blocked Driveway (191) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (145) UNSANITARY CONDITION (126) Water System (122) Damaged Tree (82) Missed Collection (73) PLUMBING (71)

Notable buildings on Jefferson Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
967 Jefferson Avenue 42.6 63
289 Jefferson Avenue 42.8 73
764 Jefferson Avenue 44.7 69
121 Jefferson Avenue 44.7 69
804 Jefferson Avenue 48.6 25
458 Jefferson Avenue 50.2 61
415 Jefferson Avenue 55.4 54
937 Jefferson Avenue 60.1 46
1342 Jefferson Avenue 61.9 28
748 Jefferson Avenue 62.9 10

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