BROOKLYN · 29 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Park Street in Brooklyn is an experience that can only be described as a constant battle against a symphony of noise and a chronic struggle for parking space. The street, graded F with a score of 0 based on official city data, is a hub of relentless noise pollution, with commercial establishments, residents, and street-side activities all contributing to the cacophony. The most prevalent issue is loud music and parties, with over 400 reports of this nature, causing residents to endure sleepless nights and disrupted daily routines. The noise isn't limited to just music; loud talking and car/truck horns also add to the din, creating a persistently bustling atmosphere that can be overwhelming for those seeking a quiet, peaceful environment.
Parking on Park Street is a daily challenge due to illegal parking practices and obstructions. There have been numerous reports of double-parked vehicles blocking traffic, violators ignoring posted parking signs, and even abandoned vehicles and cones obstructing the road. Residents often struggle to find a parking spot, and the blocked fire hydrants only exacerbate the situation, posing a potential safety hazard. The streets surrounding Park Street, such as Locust, Beaver, and Fayette Streets, also fare poorly in terms of noise and parking issues, with grades of F, indicating that the problems are not isolated to Park Street but permeate the entire area. Despite the challenges, residents on Park Street must also contend with sanitation issues, as reports of trash, dirty conditions, and unsanitary conditions are not uncommon. In terms of crime, while the numbers are not staggeringly high, there have been reports of felonies, misdemeanors, and violations, with harassment and grand larceny being the top offenses.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 27 | |
| Noise | 453 | |
| Maintenance | 2 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 7 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 8 | |
| Street Condition | 6 | |
| Safety | 1 | |
| Water/Sewer | 1 | |
| Other | 4 | |
| Total | 509 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 2 |
| Misdemeanors | 1 |
| Violations | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Park Street | 0 | 350 |
| 18 Park Street | 83.5 | 31 |
| 27 Park Street | 83.8 | 18 |
| 14 Park Street | 90.6 | 20 |
| 16 Park Street | 94.7 | 10 |
| 17 Park Street | 94.8 | 22 |
| 37 Park Street | 94.9 | 7 |
| 19 Park Street | 96.0 | 8 |
| 39 Park Street | 96.0 | 8 |
| 21 Park Street | 96.5 | 5 |