NYC Report Card

Pennsylvan Avenue

F — 59.3

BROOKLYN · 48 addresses · 2 precincts

Should you live here? F — 59.3

🔇
Noise
Moderate
🐀
Pests
Few pests
🔒
Safety
Safe
🏠
Maintenance
Excellent
🧹
Cleanliness
Clean
12
Noise
complaints
2
Rodent/
pest issues
1
Felonies
this year
2
Total
crimes

Living on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, especially for the 48 addresses graded, is a challenging experience, as reflected by the F grade and a score of 59.3. Residents here contend with a variety of issues, with illegal parking being the most pressing, with 25 complaints. The street is often congested with illegally parked vehicles, including double-parked cars blocking other vehicles, and even abandoned vehicles, making it difficult for residents to navigate the street, with 6 complaints of blocked driveways and 13 of blocked sidewalks.

Noise pollution is another significant issue, with 9 complaints specifically about residential noise, and another 2 about construction noise before or after permitted hours. Residents often report banging or pounding sounds, suggesting persistent loud activity that disrupts the peace. The street is also plagued by obstructions, with 2 complaints, and animal abuse, with 3 reports, indicating a lack of respect for both the environment and the community's pets.

The elevator in one of the buildings is another source of frustration, with 5 complaints, including issues with multiple devices on the property. Snow and ice buildup are also a problem, with 4 complaints, suggesting that the city's snow removal efforts may not be adequate in this area. Despite these challenges, the crime rate on Pennsylvania Avenue is relatively low, with only 1 felony, 0 misdemeanors, and 1 violation reported. However, the nearby streets of New Lots Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, and Malta Street also have F grades, suggesting that the neighborhood as a whole faces similar challenges.

311 complaints trend · 1.5/address → Stable

Crime trend 280 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
0
0%
Neighbors
9
75%
Construction
2
17%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 35
Noise 12
Dirty/Trash 2
Rodents/Pests 2
Street Condition 4
Safety 5
Water/Sewer 1
Air Quality 1
Food/Eating 1
Other 21
Total84

Crime on Pennsylvan Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies1
Misdemeanors0
Violations1
Total2

Most common offenses

MISCELLANEOUS PENAL LAW (1) HARRASSMENT 2 (1)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (25) Noise - Residential (9) Blocked Driveway (6) Elevator (5) Snow or Ice (4) Abandoned Vehicle (3) Animal-Abuse (3) Obstruction (2) Noise (2) Building/Use (2)

Notable buildings on Pennsylvan Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
348 Pennsylvan Avenue 90.7 3
56 Pennsylvan Avenue 98.0 1
542 Pennsylvan Avenue 98.0 1
214 Pennsylvan Avenue 98.0 1
473 Pennsylvan Avenue 98.5 3
1155 Pennsylvan Avenue 98.5 1
344 Pennsylvan Avenue 98.5 1
480 Pennsylvan Avenue 98.6 7
557 Pennsylvan Avenue 99.0 1
478 Pennsylvan Avenue 99.0 5

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