NYC Report Card

West Street

F — 0

BROOKLYN · 264 addresses · 3 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Pest issues
🔒
Safety
Unsafe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Filthy
159
Noise
complaints
18
Rodent/
pest issues
4
Felonies
this year
12
Total
crimes

Living on West Street in Brooklyn, specifically around 264 West Street, is a challenging experience, as evidenced by the city's data. The street has consistently received an 'F' grade, indicating significant issues that impact the quality of life for its residents. The most pressing concern is illegal parking, with a staggering 599 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways (237 complaints) and even blocked hydrants (339 complaints), which pose serious safety and fire hazard risks. This chronic issue causes inconvenience and can impede emergency services' access to the street.

Noisy disturbances are another significant problem, with 101 noise complaints ranging from residential noise (58) to loud music or parties (51). These issues can disrupt sleep and create an unpleasant living environment, especially when they occur late at night or early in the morning. Additionally, there are frequent complaints about the condition of the street (26), indicating potholes, cracked pavement, or other infrastructure issues that can damage vehicles and make walking difficult.

The crime rate, while not alarmingly high, is notable, with a total of 12 criminal offenses reported within a year, including assaults, burglaries, and larcenies. This can create an atmosphere of concern and unease among residents, despite the nearby streets like Coney Island Avenue and H Avenue having much lower crime rates and higher grades. The maintenance or facility complaints (50), along with frequent heat/hot water issues (97), suggest that the buildings in the area might not be well-maintained, further contributing to the overall low quality of life for residents.

311 complaints trend · 4.4/address → Stable

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
51
32%
Neighbors
41
26%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
19
12%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 871
Noise 159
Maintenance 138
Dirty/Trash 51
Rodents/Pests 18
Street Condition 48
Safety 24
Trees/Outdoor 24
Water/Sewer 30
Air Quality 15
Food/Eating 6
Other 161
Total1545

Crime on West Street

CategoryCount
Felonies4
Misdemeanors8
Violations0
Total12

Most common offenses

ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (3) PETIT LARCENY (2) BURGLARY (2) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (1) MISCELLANEOUS PENAL LAW (1)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (599) Blocked Driveway (237) HEAT/HOT WATER (97) Noise - Residential (58) Maintenance or Facility (50) Noise (49) Street Condition (26) Abandoned Vehicle (25) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (23) Dirty Condition (23)

Notable buildings on West Street

BuildingScoreIssues
2602 West Street 61.0 47
2662 West Street 68.4 36
227 West Street 69.4 50
2450 West Street 71.4 26
23 West Street 74.7 34
87 West Street 76.8 8
2143 West Street 80.0 17
26 West Street 85.4 32
2422 West Street 85.6 15
2225 West Street 88.6 57

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