NYC Report Card

Newel Street

F — 0

BROOKLYN · 96 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

🔇
Noise
Loud
🐀
Pests
Pest issues
🔒
Safety
Average
🏠
Maintenance
Needs work
🧹
Cleanliness
Average
43
Noise
complaints
28
Rodent/
pest issues
2
Felonies
this year
3
Total
crimes

Living on Newel Street in Brooklyn can be a challenge, as reflected by its grade F and the high number of resident complaints. Illegal parking is a persistent issue, with over 40 cars often blocking the street, causing inconvenience and safety concerns. Residents have also reported blocked driveways, making it difficult for them to access their homes or use their vehicles. Noise pollution is another significant problem, with loud music and parties disrupting the peace, especially on weekends. The noise complaints, totaling 33, include specific incidents of loud music or parties, indicating a recurring issue that might be coming from nearby bars or apartment buildings.

The street also faces sanitation and health issues. Residents have reported rodent sightings and pests, with a combined total of 20 complaints. Additionally, some buildings have been found in unsanitary conditions, with 12 complaints highlighting this problem. Lead is another concern, with 14 Lead Kit Requests and 14 complaints about lead-related issues, suggesting that some buildings on the street may have lead-based paint or other lead hazards. During winter, snow and ice accumulation can become an issue, with 8 complaints indicating that the street may not always be properly cleared. Unfortunately, crime is also a concern, with 2 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, and 0 violations reported in the area, primarily involving motor vehicle theft and larceny.

311 complaints trend · 1.8/address → Stable

Crime trend 5 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
23
53%
Neighbors
8
19%
Construction
4
9%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 73
Noise 43
Maintenance 38
Dirty/Trash 15
Rodents/Pests 28
Street Condition 8
Trees/Outdoor 10
Water/Sewer 5
Air Quality 21
Other 36
Total277

Crime on Newel Street

CategoryCount
Felonies2
Misdemeanors1
Violations0
Total3

Most common offenses

GRAND LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (1) INTOXICATED & IMPAIRED DRIVING (1) GRAND LARCENY (1)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (43) Blocked Driveway (22) Noise - Residential (22) HEAT/HOT WATER (21) Rodent (16) Lead (14) UNSANITARY CONDITION (12) Noise (11) General Construction/Plumbing (10) Snow or Ice (8)

Notable buildings on Newel Street

BuildingScoreIssues
159 Newel Street 74.7 27
51 Newel Street 85.8 14
150 Newel Street 87.4 8
52 Newel Street 89.5 10
79 Newel Street 91.5 3
109 Newel Street 93.5 4
152 Newel Street 95.3 4
58 Newel Street 96.1 9
57 Newel Street 96.6 7
12 Newel Street 96.7 6

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