BROOKLYN · 645 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn is an experience marked by a persistent noise issue, with residential noise complaints being the most frequent, totaling over 1,000 in the past year. The noise is often attributed to loud music and parties, with over 1,000 reports of such disturbances. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that many of these noise complaints involve the entire building, with 241 reports, indicating that the issue is not isolated to a few apartments. The noise is not limited to residential areas; commercial noise complaints are also high, with 395 reports, suggesting that businesses in the area may also contribute to the disturbance.
Parking is another significant challenge on Rogers Avenue. With 716 illegal parking complaints, finding a legal parking spot can be difficult. This issue is compounded by double-parked vehicles blocking traffic, with 239 reports, and parked vehicles blocking driveways, with 185 reports. The street's poor parking situation is further highlighted by the presence of numerous posted parking sign violations, with 189 reports. These parking issues not only cause inconvenience but also pose potential safety hazards, as blocked driveways and traffic obstructions can hamper emergency vehicle access.
The noise and parking problems on Rogers Avenue are not isolated incidents but rather part of a larger trend in the neighborhood. Neighboring streets, such as Hawthorne Street, Fenimore Street, Midwood Street, Clarkson Avenue, and Maple Street, also have poor grades and high complaint rates, indicating that the challenges faced by Rogers Avenue residents are not unique to their street. Given this context, it's clear that living on Rogers Avenue requires resilience and patience in the face of persistent noise and parking issues, as well as a sense of community to work towards addressing these collective challenges.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 984 | |
| Noise | 1663 | |
| Maintenance | 1117 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 274 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 290 | |
| Street Condition | 280 | |
| Safety | 67 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 36 | |
| Water/Sewer | 86 | |
| Air Quality | 41 | |
| Food/Eating | 19 | |
| Other | 228 | |
| Total | 5085 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 27 |
| Misdemeanors | 47 |
| Violations | 24 |
| Total | 98 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 760 Rogers Avenue | 0 | 114 |
| 332 Rogers Avenue | 0 | 504 |
| 193 Rogers Avenue | 0 | 102 |
| 611 Rogers Avenue | 0 | 261 |
| 1355 Rogers Avenue | 1.9 | 113 |
| 642 Rogers Avenue | 8.1 | 186 |
| 596 Rogers Avenue | 14.6 | 77 |
| 348 Rogers Avenue | 22.6 | 94 |
| 779 Rogers Avenue | 24.4 | 74 |
| 708 Rogers Avenue | 27.1 | 54 |