BROOKLYN · 119 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Skillman Avenue in Brooklyn is a daily struggle with a seemingly endless list of quality-of-life issues. The street, graded F with a score of 0, is a testament to the city's neglect. Residents wake up to the blaring sounds of loud music and parties almost every night, as evidenced by the 37 noise complaints, making it nearly impossible to get a good night's sleep. The constant noise is compounded by the illegal parking that plagues the street, with 56 complaints, leaving residents with little to no parking space for their own vehicles.
The street's infrastructure is equally neglected. Blocked driveways, reported 43 times, make it difficult for residents to access their homes, while blocked sidewalks, at 20 complaints, force pedestrians to walk in the street, putting them at risk. The sanitation situation is grim, with 34 complaints of unsanitary conditions and 21 reports of trash, often left to pile up due to missed collections, another 17 complaints. The lack of proper garbage and recycling storage, highlighted 20 times, further exacerbates the sanitation issues, attracting rodents and other pests. Adding to the visual blight are the 16 reports of graffiti, giving the street a desolate and unwelcoming feel.
The street's problems are not limited to noise and sanitation. Residents also face issues with heat and hot water, reported 18 times, which can be a serious hardship during the cold Brooklyn winters. The presence of abandoned vehicles, 18 complaints, contributes to the street's overall disarray and can be a safety hazard. The blocked fire hydrants, though not explicitly mentioned in the data, can be inferred from the 12 reports of no or partial access, which could indicate emergency access issues.
The situation on Skillman Avenue is not isolated but part of a larger trend in the area. Neighboring streets like Humboldt Street, Jackson Street, and Frost Street also have failing grades, indicating that the city-wide problem is not being adequately addressed. While the crime rate is relatively low, with only 2 felonies, 5 misdemeanors, and 1 violation reported, the constant noise, lack of access, and unsanitary conditions can make living on Skillman Avenue a challenging and stressful experience. Residents on this street are in dire need of the city's attention and intervention to improve their living conditions.
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| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 125 | |
| Noise | 61 | |
| Maintenance | 63 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 57 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 49 | |
| Street Condition | 38 | |
| Safety | 22 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 30 | |
| Water/Sewer | 8 | |
| Air Quality | 4 | |
| Other | 45 | |
| Total | 502 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 2 |
| Misdemeanors | 5 |
| Violations | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 143 Skillman Avenue | 66.8 | 37 |
| 255 Skillman Avenue | 78.2 | 19 |
| 174 Skillman Avenue | 81.7 | 24 |
| 20 Skillman Avenue | 83.4 | 7 |
| 139 Skillman Avenue | 83.9 | 20 |
| 187 Skillman Avenue | 85.3 | 5 |
| 249 Skillman Avenue | 89.9 | 11 |
| 203 Skillman Avenue | 90.0 | 12 |
| 262 Skillman Avenue | 91.5 | 23 |
| 62 Skillman Avenue | 91.8 | 11 |