BROOKLYN · 11 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on St. Edward Street in Brooklyn is an experience that can best be described as a constant juggling act between the charm of its historic architecture and the daily challenges posed by chronic parking issues and noise disturbances. The street, graded D with a score of 68.3, is a bustling urban thoroughfare that echoes the city's relentless energy, but also its frustrations.
Parking is a recurring headache for residents. With 132 complaints of illegal parking, it's not uncommon to see cars parked haphazardly, blocking hydrants, or double-parked, creating traffic bottlenecks. Residents have reported 57 instances of posted parking sign violations, and a staggering 57 cases of blocked hydrants, a serious safety concern in a city where fire hydrants need to be easily accessible. The problem is exacerbated by the prevalence of paper license plates (4 complaints) and obscured license plates (3 complaints), making it difficult for enforcement officers to identify offending vehicles.
Noise pollution is another significant issue, with 3 noise complaints specifically related to residential sources. Residents have reported incidents of banging or pounding, suggesting late-night or early-morning disturbances that can disrupt sleep and daily routines. Despite these challenges, the street remains relatively safe, with no reported felonies, misdemeanors, or violations in the surrounding area.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 135 | |
| Noise | 3 | |
| Maintenance | 1 | |
| Street Condition | 1 | |
| Safety | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Total | 142 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 0 |
| Misdemeanors | 0 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 112 St Edward Street | 89.2 | 51 |
| 140 St Edward Street | 90.4 | 48 |
| 93 St Edward Street | 95.4 | 23 |
| 130 St Edward Street | 98.6 | 7 |
| 35 St Edward Street | 99.2 | 1 |
| 36 St Edward Street | 99.3 | 2 |
| 96 St Edward Street | 99.4 | 3 |
| 98 St Edward Street | 99.7 | 1 |
| 74 St Edward Street | 99.8 | 1 |
| 51 St Edward Street | 99.9 | 1 |