MANHATTAN · 113 addresses · 3 precincts
Living on 12th Avenue in Manhattan, especially around the stretch where the grade is an alarming F, is a challenge fraught with daily obstacles. Residents here often encounter encampments along the street, a stark reminder of the city's homelessness crisis, with over 300 complaints logged. Illegal parking is another persistent issue, with 79 complaints, often causing blocked fire hydrants and narrow streets that make navigation difficult, especially for emergency services. The streetscape is marred by graffiti and dirty conditions, with 35 complaints, giving the area an uninviting and unsafe feel. Noise pollution is also a significant problem, with 20 complaints of general noise and 17 of street/sidewalk noise, suggesting frequent loud music or parties. Adding to the chaos are frequent taxi complaints, consumer complaints, and driver complaints, both with passengers and without, indicating a high level of traffic-related issues and aggression.
The specific problems reported paint an even clearer picture. Trash builds up, with 33 complaints, contributing to the overall dirty condition of the street. Posted parking sign violations, numbering 28, exacerbate the illegal parking problem. The loud music or parties, with 24 complaints, are not only noisy but also disrupt the peace and quiet that residents might desire. Potholes, with 13 complaints, pose a hazard to vehicles, further exacerbating the street's poor condition. The high crime rate, with 6 felonies, 25 misdemeanors, and 4 violations, is another concern. Top offenses include vehicle and traffic laws, assault, and harassment, indicating a need for stricter enforcement and community engagement to ensure the safety of residents. The nearby streets, notably Freedom Place South and West 59 Street, also graded F, suggest that this is not an isolated issue, but a systemic one that requires city-wide attention and intervention.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 93 | |
| Noise | 66 | |
| Maintenance | 2 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 50 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 3 | |
| Street Condition | 58 | |
| Safety | 364 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 2 | |
| Water/Sewer | 20 | |
| Air Quality | 2 | |
| Food/Eating | 3 | |
| Other | 114 | |
| Total | 777 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 6 |
| Misdemeanors | 25 |
| Violations | 4 |
| Total | 35 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Avenue | 0 | 288 |
| 850 12 Avenue | 0 | 66 |
| 901 12 Avenue | 48.8 | 32 |
| 600 12 Avenue | 56.4 | 25 |
| 555 12 Avenue | 72.9 | 19 |
| 674 12 Avenue | 73.1 | 21 |
| 712 12 Avenue | 83.0 | 5 |
| 260 12 Avenue | 83.0 | 12 |
| 814 12 Avenue | 85.0 | 9 |
| 835 12 Avenue | 86.0 | 7 |