MANHATTAN · 2 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Bowling Green in Lower Manhattan is an experience that's as unique as it is challenging, especially when one delves into the official city data. The street, graded 'F', is a hub of constant activity, but it's far from the tranquility one might associate with its historic name. The most prominent issue is the relentless parking chaos, with a staggering 301 complaints about illegal parking. Cars are often parked in no-parking zones, blocking hydrants (17 complaints), bike lanes (3 complaints), and even blocking emergency vehicle access. This constant parking pandemonium can make it a daily struggle for residents to find a spot to park their own vehicles.
Adding to the chaos is the vehicular free-for-all, with numerous complaints about improper use of parking permits (150 complaints) and unauthorized bus layovers (16 complaints). The street also sees a significant number of complaints about derelict and abandoned vehicles (25 and 22 complaints respectively), contributing to the overall sense of disorder and disarray. Despite these challenges, the street's proximity to Battery Park and the Financial District makes it a transit hub, with numerous taxi and for-hire vehicle complaints (5 and 4 complaints respectively), indicating a constant flow of people and vehicles.
However, it's not just the vehicles causing issues. Food and non-food vendors (187 and 77 complaints respectively) often set up shop without proper permits, leading to a constant stream of vendor enforcement complaints (264 complaints). Panhandling (2 complaints) and illegal vending also contribute to the street's busy yet unsettled atmosphere. Crime, while not high, is present, with three misdemeanor offenses, all cases of petit larceny, reported in the area. Despite these challenges, the street's proximity to parks and historical sites maintains its appeal, making it a vibrant, if slightly chaotic, place to call home.
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 348 | |
| Noise | 1 | |
| Street Condition | 3 | |
| Safety | 5 | |
| Water/Sewer | 2 | |
| Air Quality | 1 | |
| Food/Eating | 265 | |
| Other | 17 | |
| Total | 642 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 0 |
| Misdemeanors | 3 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 3 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bowling Green | 0 | 620 |