NYC Report Card

East 26 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 111 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Unsafe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Average
180
Noise
complaints
62
Rodent/
pest issues
6
Felonies
this year
19
Total
crimes

Living on East 26 Street in Manhattan is an experience that's a far cry from the city's postcard image. The street's official grade of F, with a score of 0, paints a clear picture of the challenges residents face daily. Noise pollution is a significant issue, with complaints ranging from loud music and parties to banging and pounding on walls, and even the constant hum of idling vehicle engines. The noise is not limited to nights either; it's a round-the-clock affair, with helicopters adding to the din during the day.

Illegal parking is another major headache for residents. The street is often clogged with vehicles parked in no-parking zones, blocking bike lanes, and even blocking fire hydrants, which poses a serious safety risk. Additionally, the presence of encampments and homeless individuals seeking assistance further adds to the street's complex challenges. The nearby Broadway Alley and East 25 Street share a similar fate, making the entire area a hotspot for quality-of-life issues. Despite these challenges, the presence of institutions like Baruch College Library nearby offers a beacon of hope, indicating that improvements are possible with community effort and city intervention. The street's crime statistics, while not shockingly high, still reflect the need for increased safety measures, with petit larceny and harassment being the top reported offenses.

311 complaints trend · 5.5/address → Stable

Crime trend 8 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
71
39%
Neighbors
58
32%
Construction
31
17%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 54
Noise 180
Maintenance 196
Dirty/Trash 15
Rodents/Pests 62
Street Condition 41
Safety 110
Trees/Outdoor 2
Water/Sewer 26
Air Quality 12
Food/Eating 5
Other 103
Total806

Crime on East 26 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies6
Misdemeanors10
Violations3
Total19

Most common offenses

OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINI (3) MISCELLANEOUS PENAL LAW (3) HARRASSMENT 2 (3) PETIT LARCENY (3) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (2)

What residents are reporting

HEAT/HOT WATER (112) Noise (58) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (51) UNSANITARY CONDITION (49) Encampment (49) Noise - Residential (49) Illegal Parking (47) Street Condition (28) PLUMBING (26) Drug Activity (26)

Notable buildings on East 26 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
213 East 26 Street 11.2 99
334 East 26 Street 36.1 25
225 East 26 Street 37.5 72
330 East 26 Street 56.2 52
237 East 26 Street 56.2 40
220 East 26 Street 69.2 37
153 East 26 Street 75.9 15
240 East 26 Street 78.5 13
137 East 26 Street 80.5 24
239 East 26 Street 82.1 22

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