BROOKLYN · 161 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn isn't an easy task, as evidenced by its dismal F grade and a staggering 1,389 complaints from residents in the past year. The street, lined with aging apartment buildings, is a stark reminder of the city's housing crisis. The most pressing issue is the chronic lack of heat and hot water, with a whopping 625 complaints, leaving residents to bundle up in the cold or rely on expensive space heaters.
Noise pollution is another significant problem, with 292 reports of residential noise and 83 of street/sidewalk noise. The insidious issue of loud music and parties, totaling 232 complaints, plagues the street, making it difficult for residents to enjoy peaceful moments in their own homes. This is further compounded by the lack of proper maintenance, with 119 reports of maintenance or facility issues and 92 pest complaints, including 66 rat sightings. The stretch of Parkside Avenue is also marred by illegal parking, with 170 complaints, often leading to blocked fire hydrants and other obstructions.
The crime rate on Parkside Avenue isn't reassuring either, with a total of 29 criminal offenses reported in the past year. Harassment, vehicle and traffic laws violations, and assaults top the list. While the nearby Lefrak Center at Lakeside offers a reprieve with its A grade, the surrounding streets of Parkside Court, Westbury Court, Chester Court, and Beekman Place also struggle with similar issues, painting a grim picture of the overall area.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 257 | |
| Noise | 336 | |
| Maintenance | 1084 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 107 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 286 | |
| Street Condition | 82 | |
| Safety | 70 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 23 | |
| Water/Sewer | 23 | |
| Air Quality | 20 | |
| Food/Eating | 23 | |
| Other | 289 | |
| Total | 2600 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 9 |
| Misdemeanors | 18 |
| Violations | 7 |
| Total | 34 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 390 Parkside Avenue | 0 | 240 |
| 542 Parkside Avenue | 0 | 104 |
| 160 Parkside Avenue | 0 | 231 |
| 225 Parkside Avenue | 0 | 257 |
| 530 Parkside Avenue | 0 | 196 |
| 535 Parkside Avenue | 0 | 160 |
| 188 Parkside Avenue | 6.4 | 49 |
| 558 Parkside Avenue | 41.7 | 56 |
| 305 Parkside Avenue | 48.6 | 160 |
| 170 Parkside Avenue | 51.9 | 57 |