NYC Report Card

West 21 Street

C — 76.9

BROOKLYN · 7 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? C — 76.9

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Noise
Moderate
🐀
Pests
Clean
🔒
Safety
Average
🏠
Maintenance
Excellent
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Cleanliness
Clean
9
Noise
complaints
0
Rodent/
pest issues
1
Felonies
this year
5
Total
crimes

Living on West 21 Street in Brooklyn, according to official city data, is a challenging experience, with the street earning an F grade, the lowest possible. Residents here are confronted with a laundry list of unsanitary conditions, with 43 complaints logged, ranging from pest infestations to mold, which can cause serious health issues. The noise levels are often overwhelming, with 33 complaints of residential noise, including 28 reports of loud music or parties that disrupt sleep and daily life. The building itself is in poor condition, with frequent issues such as plumbing leaks (28 complaints), water leaks (17 complaints), and elevator malfunctions (36 complaints), including multiple instances of elevators being stuck or malfunctioning simultaneously. The heat and hot water system is also a frequent source of complaints, with 26 reports, suggesting inconsistent or inadequate heating in the winter months. The streetscape is cluttered and unsightly, with blocked fire hydrants and non-food vendors setting up shop, contributing to the overall F grade of the street and its nearby counterparts like West 20 Street and Mermaid Avenue.

In terms of safety, the street has seen its share of criminal activity, with a total of 29 incidents reported, including 5 felonies, 9 misdemeanors, and 15 violations. The most common offenses are harassment (15 reports), petit larceny (3 reports), and criminal mischief (2 reports), indicating a mix of property crimes and disorderly behavior. While the neighborhood may not be considered particularly dangerous, the presence of these offenses highlights the need for increased attention and resources to address the various challenges faced by residents of West 21 Street.

311 complaints trend (limited data: 26 complaints) · 3.7/address → Stable

Crime trend 14 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
4
44%
Neighbors
5
56%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 5
Noise 9
Dirty/Trash 3
Other 1
Total18

Crime on West 21 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies1
Misdemeanors2
Violations2
Total5

Most common offenses

VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (2) HARRASSMENT 2 (2) GRAND LARCENY (1)

What residents are reporting

Noise - Residential (8) Illegal Parking (4) Illegal Dumping (2) Street Sweeping Complaint (1) Consumer Complaint (1) Dirty Condition (1) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (1)

Notable buildings on West 21 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
2890 West 21 Street 89.0 8
2829 West 21 Street 93.9 3
2940 West 21 Street 97.5 5
2864 West 21 Street 99.0 2
3003 West 21 Street 99.0 2
2920 West 21 Street 99.0 2
2950 West 21 Street 99.5 1

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