NYC Report Card

Melrose Street

F — 0

BROOKLYN · 148 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Average
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
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Cleanliness
Filthy
364
Noise
complaints
50
Rodent/
pest issues
1
Felonies
this year
5
Total
crimes

Living on Melrose Street in Brooklyn can be an auditory challenge, with noise complaints being the most prevalent issue in official city data. The sounds of loud music and parties frequently echo through the street, with a total of 274 noise complaints specifically citing these disturbances. Residents also report loud talking, which might indicate a persistent lack of quiet, even during daytime hours. The noise isn't just limited to residential spaces; commercial establishments also contribute to the din, with 51 related complaints. This consistent noise pollution can make it difficult to enjoy peace and quiet, even within one's own home.

In addition to the noise, Melrose Street faces various other challenges. Illegal parking is a significant issue, with 73 complaints, potentially leading to blocked driveways and streets, as seen in the 37 related complaints. Heat and hot water issues are also prevalent, with 71 residents reporting problems, indicating that some buildings might not be providing adequate heating services. The street also struggles with sanitation issues, including unsanitary conditions (42 complaints) and trash buildup (26 complaints), which can negatively impact the quality of life for residents. Moreover, blocked hydrants (29 complaints) pose a potential safety hazard, as they could hinder the efforts of firefighters in case of an emergency. Despite these challenges, the crime rate on Melrose Street is relatively low, with only 1 felony, 2 misdemeanors, and 2 violations reported in the area.

311 complaints trend · 5.3/address → Stable

Crime trend 37 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
286
79%
Neighbors
63
17%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 136
Noise 364
Maintenance 253
Dirty/Trash 48
Rodents/Pests 50
Street Condition 25
Safety 74
Trees/Outdoor 6
Water/Sewer 31
Air Quality 5
Food/Eating 5
Other 85
Total1082

Crime on Melrose Street

CategoryCount
Felonies1
Misdemeanors2
Violations2
Total5

Most common offenses

HARRASSMENT 2 (2) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (1) POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY (1) PETIT LARCENY (1)

What residents are reporting

Noise - Residential (194) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (89) Illegal Parking (73) HEAT/HOT WATER (71) Noise - Commercial (51) Elevator (43) UNSANITARY CONDITION (42) Encampment (41) Blocked Driveway (37) PLUMBING (34)

Notable buildings on Melrose Street

BuildingScoreIssues
414 Melrose Street 0 99
61 Melrose Street 37.4 89
123 Melrose Street 53.3 73
87 Melrose Street 54.6 84
41 Melrose Street 56.1 15
269 Melrose Street 73.4 36
330 Melrose Street 74.0 28
106 Melrose Street 79.3 40
416 Melrose Street 79.7 13
390 Melrose Street 83.3 14

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