BROOKLYN · 115 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on North 8 Street in Brooklyn is a challenging experience, as reflected by its grade of 'F' based on official city data. The most predominant issue is noise pollution, with a staggering 73 complaints solely related to residential and commercial noise. The street is plagued by frequent loud music and parties, with 46 specific reports, and persistent banging or pounding, with 23 instances. The noise is not limited to indoors; there are also reports of loud talking and noise coming from the street or sidewalk, with 7 and 3 complaints respectively. The noise issue is exacerbated by the fact that some of these disturbances occur in smoke-free areas, with 16 complaints of smoking or vaping in prohibited zones.
Parking and snow management also pose significant problems. There have been 12 reports of illegal parking and 13 complaints about snow or ice not being properly cleared, making it difficult for residents to navigate the street safely. Additionally, there are frequent instances of blocked driveways, with 10 complaints, which can cause inconvenience and potential disputes among neighbors. The street also struggles with waste management, with 5 complaints about missed collections and 3 reports of trash issues. Furthermore, there are concerns about tree maintenance, with 5 reports of damaged trees and only 2 requests for new trees.
Crime on North 8 Street is also a concern, with a total of 10 incidents reported, including 6 felonies, 2 misdemeanors, and 2 violations. The top offenses are grand larceny, miscellaneous penal law, harassment 2, and petit larceny. These statistics paint a picture of a street that is in need of significant improvement in terms of noise control, parking management, waste disposal, and crime prevention. The nearby streets also face varying degrees of challenges, with North 7 Street and North 9 Street both receiving 'F' grades, indicating that North 8 Street is not an isolated case.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 99 | |
| Noise | 168 | |
| Maintenance | 168 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 29 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 34 | |
| Street Condition | 76 | |
| Safety | 18 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 3 | |
| Water/Sewer | 19 | |
| Air Quality | 13 | |
| Food/Eating | 15 | |
| Other | 52 | |
| Total | 694 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 0 |
| Misdemeanors | 1 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 298 North 8 Street | 48.2 | 55 |
| 296 North 8 Street | 62.7 | 39 |
| 118 North 8 Street | 64.7 | 45 |
| 223 North 8 Street | 78.6 | 17 |
| 288 North 8 Street | 81.8 | 37 |
| 154 North 8 Street | 82.1 | 15 |
| 185 North 8 Street | 84.4 | 21 |
| 143 North 8 Street | 86.3 | 18 |
| 225 North 8 Street | 86.7 | 33 |
| 213 North 8 Street | 91.4 | 22 |