BROOKLYN · 67 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on West Ninth Street in Brooklyn is a challenging experience, as reflected by its grade of F and a score of 41.3, according to official city data. Residents grapple with a myriad of issues, with illegal parking being the most pressing concern, accounting for a staggering 73 complaints. This leads to frequent blockages, with driveway blockages (30 complaints) and blocked hydrants (31 complaints) being particularly problematic. The street is often congested with derelict vehicles (11 complaints), and even abandoned vehicles (2 complaints) have been reported.
Noise pollution is another significant issue, with both residential (11 complaints) and street/sidewalk noise (3 complaints) disrupting the peace. The noise often stems from loud music or parties (5 complaints), which can continue late into the night. The street's dirty condition (7 complaints) and rodent infestations (7 complaints) also pose health and safety concerns. Despite these issues, crime levels are relatively low, with only 1 felony and 1 misdemeanor reported, suggesting that the problems largely revolve around quality of life issues rather than safety concerns.
The surrounding streets, including Highlawn Avenue, West 10 Street, West Eighth Street, West 7 Street, and West 6 Street, all share similar grades of F, indicating that this is a widespread issue in the area. This creates a compounding effect, as residents may not find relief by simply moving to another nearby street. The ongoing challenges faced by residents of West Ninth Street reflect the need for increased city services and community engagement to address these longstanding quality of life issues.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 116 | |
| Noise | 14 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 9 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 7 | |
| Street Condition | 1 | |
| Safety | 1 | |
| Other | 2 | |
| Total | 150 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 1 |
| Misdemeanors | 1 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 1846 West Ninth Street | 88.4 | 5 |
| 1674 West Ninth Street | 94.8 | 13 |
| 1619 West Ninth Street | 95.6 | 10 |
| 1914 West Ninth Street | 95.8 | 21 |
| 1667 West Ninth Street | 97.0 | 2 |
| 199 West Ninth Street | 98.0 | 1 |
| 57 West Ninth Street | 98.3 | 7 |
| 1665 West Ninth Street | 98.5 | 1 |
| 1839 West Ninth Street | 98.5 | 1 |
| 1824 West Ninth Street | 98.5 | 1 |