NYC Report Card

Poplar Avenue

B — 84.6

BROOKLYN · 10 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? B — 84.6

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Noise
Quiet
🐀
Pests
Few pests
🔒
Safety
Very safe
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Maintenance
Good
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Cleanliness
Clean
1
Noise
complaints
3
Rodent/
pest issues
0
Felonies
this year
0
Total
crimes

Living on Poplar Avenue in Brooklyn presents a unique set of challenges and experiences, as indicated by the official city data. Residents here often find themselves dealing with recurring issues that can significantly impact their daily lives. The most prevalent concern is the building and usage conditions, with five complaints in this category. This could translate to problems like overcrowding due to illegal conversions, or structural and plumbing issues that could pose safety hazards. For instance, there have been three reports of illegal conversions, suggesting that some buildings might be housing more people than they were designed for, which can strain resources and infrastructure.

Another pressing issue is the unsanitary conditions, with three complaints. This could manifest as pest infestations, which have been reported twice, or dirty conditions that might make the street less welcoming and potentially harmful to residents' health. The presence of lead, reported twice, is also a serious concern, as it can lead to severe health problems, especially in children. These issues highlight the need for regular maintenance and upkeep of the buildings on Poplar Avenue.

While crime statistics for Poplar Avenue are reassuringly low, with no reported felonies, misdemeanors, or violations, the street's proximity to other avenues with lower grades (like Maple, Lyme, and Highland Avenues) might be a cause for concern. It's likely that these surrounding streets' issues, such as noise, parking problems, or blocked fire hydrants, could spill over to Poplar Avenue, affecting its residents' quality of life. Therefore, maintaining a strong community watch and open lines of communication with local authorities could be crucial for the safety and well-being of Poplar Avenue residents.

311 complaints trend (limited data: 23 complaints) · 2.3/address ↓ Decreasing

Crime trend 4 total

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 3
Noise 1
Maintenance 5
Dirty/Trash 3
Rodents/Pests 3
Water/Sewer 1
Air Quality 3
Other 10
Total29

Crime on Poplar Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies0
Misdemeanors0
Violations0
Total0

What residents are reporting

Building/Use (5) UNSANITARY CONDITION (3) Lead (2) General Construction/Plumbing (2) HEAT/HOT WATER (2) Blocked Driveway (1) Snow or Ice (1) Water System (1) Construction Safety Enforcement (1) Dirty Condition (1)

Notable buildings on Poplar Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
3802 Poplar Avenue 91.5 8
3846 Poplar Avenue 97.8 8
3817 Poplar Avenue 99.0 1
3801 Poplar Avenue 99.0 1
3868 Poplar Avenue 99.1 3
3842 Poplar Avenue 99.3 2
3825 Poplar Avenue 99.5 1
3844 Poplar Avenue 99.8 2
3800 Poplar Avenue 99.9 1

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