NYC Report Card

Schermerhorn Street

F — 0

BROOKLYN · 145 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

🔇
Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Pest issues
🔒
Safety
Dangerous
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Filthy
238
Noise
complaints
25
Rodent/
pest issues
22
Felonies
this year
59
Total
crimes

Living on Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn is a challenging experience, with a significant number of complaints from residents reflecting the daily struggles they face. The street's grade of 'F', the lowest possible score, is a stark indication of the numerous issues plaguing the area. The most prevalent problem is illegal parking, with a staggering 948 complaints, many of which are attributed to posted parking sign violations (341) and improper use of parking permits (101). This results in constant traffic congestion, blocked bike lanes (275), sidewalks (52), and even fire hydrants (43), posing serious safety and accessibility concerns.

Noise pollution is another pressing issue, with a total of 166 noise-related complaints. Residents frequently report loud music or parties (52), banging or pounding (78), and general street or sidewalk noise (29). The persistent noise, coupled with recurring heating and water system issues (60 and 38 complaints respectively), creates an environment that is far from peaceful or comfortable. The presence of homeless individuals (34) and double-parked vehicles blocking traffic (34) further exacerbate the situation, making Schermerhorn Street a chaotic and unsettling place to live. These issues are not isolated to Schermerhorn Street alone; nearby streets such as State Street and Hanover Place also face similar challenges, indicating a broader need for improvement in the area.

311 complaints trend · 9.1/address → Stable

Crime trend 43 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
52
22%
Neighbors
99
42%
Construction
27
11%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 1006
Noise 238
Maintenance 74
Dirty/Trash 72
Rodents/Pests 25
Street Condition 33
Safety 87
Trees/Outdoor 9
Water/Sewer 44
Air Quality 17
Food/Eating 23
Other 154
Total1782

Crime on Schermerhorn Street

CategoryCount
Felonies22
Misdemeanors32
Violations5
Total59

Most common offenses

PETIT LARCENY (24) MISCELLANEOUS PENAL LAW (8) GRAND LARCENY (8) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (5) HARRASSMENT 2 (5)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (948) Noise - Residential (101) Noise (65) HEAT/HOT WATER (60) Water System (38) Homeless Person Assistance (34) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (29) For Hire Vehicle Complaint (25) Consumer Complaint (23) Blocked Driveway (23)

Notable buildings on Schermerhorn Street

BuildingScoreIssues
300 Schermerhorn Street 0 176
323 Schermerhorn Street 0 79
160 Schermerhorn Street 0 149
200 Schermerhorn Street 42.6 140
333 Schermerhorn Street 42.9 90
112 Schermerhorn Street 46.2 83
120 Schermerhorn Street 73.8 38
285 Schermerhorn Street 76.0 54
310 Schermerhorn Street 78.5 78
250 Schermerhorn Street 80.0 86

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