NYC Report Card

Sheffield Avenue

F — 0

BROOKLYN · 200 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
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Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Dangerous
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
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Cleanliness
Filthy
168
Noise
complaints
208
Rodent/
pest issues
32
Felonies
this year
95
Total
crimes

Living on Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood is a challenge, as evidenced by the grim grade of F and the long list of persistent issues. The street is marred by a myriad of unsanitary conditions, with complaints of pests, mold, and water leaks being particularly prevalent. Residents often struggle with essential services, such as heat, hot water, and plumbing, with nearly 200 complaints each for the former two. The dilapidated state of many buildings is apparent in the frequent reports of door, window, and wall issues.

Noise pollution is a significant problem on Sheffield Avenue, with 96 complaints about residential noise. This includes frequent incidents of loud music or parties, with 81 noise complaints specifically mentioning these disturbances. Parking is another contentious issue, with illegal parking and blocked driveways causing frequent friction among residents. The situation is further exacerbated by the blocking of fire hydrants, which is a serious safety hazard. Despite the dire conditions, some residents have reported being locked out or denied access to their own homes, with 68 complaints of this nature.

The stark contrast between Sheffield Avenue and its neighboring streets, such as Mary Warren Place and Livonia Park, which boast high grades of A, serves as a stark reminder of the disparities that exist within the borough. The high crime rate on Sheffield Avenue, with a total of 95 criminal offenses reported, further underscores the difficulties faced by its residents. Harassment, assault, and vehicle-related offenses top the list of criminal activities, creating a tense and uncomfortable living environment.

311 complaints trend · 5.3/address → Stable

Crime trend 21 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
81
48%
Neighbors
32
19%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 244
Noise 168
Maintenance 806
Dirty/Trash 72
Rodents/Pests 208
Street Condition 24
Safety 42
Trees/Outdoor 17
Water/Sewer 34
Air Quality 9
Other 51
Total1675

Crime on Sheffield Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies32
Misdemeanors48
Violations15
Total95

Most common offenses

HARRASSMENT 2 (14) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (12) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (10) PETIT LARCENY (9) OTHER OFFENSES RELATED TO THEFT (7)

What residents are reporting

UNSANITARY CONDITION (196) HEAT/HOT WATER (192) DOOR/WINDOW (173) PLUMBING (125) Illegal Parking (111) Noise - Residential (96) Blocked Driveway (83) WATER LEAK (81) PAINT/PLASTER (64) ELECTRIC (54)

Notable buildings on Sheffield Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
494 Sheffield Avenue 0 731
531 Sheffield Avenue 23.7 21
177 Sheffield Avenue 32.8 49
90 Sheffield Avenue 37.3 22
698 Sheffield Avenue 43.9 17
428 Sheffield Avenue 48.5 52
37 Sheffield Avenue 49.9 28
50 Sheffield Avenue 51.8 53
670 Sheffield Avenue 54.6 20
41 Sheffield Avenue 57.0 44

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