NYC Report Card

East 42 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 116 addresses · 2 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

🔇
Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Few pests
🔒
Safety
Very safe
🏠
Maintenance
Good
🧹
Cleanliness
Average
97
Noise
complaints
3
Rodent/
pest issues
0
Felonies
this year
0
Total
crimes

Living on East 42nd Street in Manhattan is an experience that reflects the city's vibrancy and diversity, but it also presents unique challenges, as indicated by the official city data. The street, which earns a grade of 'F', is plagued by persistent issues that impact the quality of life for its residents. One of the most prevalent problems is the presence of homeless individuals, with over 300 complaints related to homeless assistance. This often leads to encampments along the street, which can pose safety and sanitation concerns. The street is also notorious for illegal parking, with 22 complaints, leading to blocked fire hydrants and traffic congestion. Additionally, noise pollution is a significant issue, with 7 complaints specifically about noise from the street or sidewalk, likely due to late-night revelry from nearby bars or parties.

The street's proximity to Grand Central Terminal contributes to its high foot traffic and activity, but also brings about unique challenges. There have been numerous reports of petty and grand larceny, totaling 34 incidents, which residents attribute to the constant influx of people. Harassment and assault, with 4 and 2 incidents respectively, also pose safety concerns. The street's grading system reflects these issues, with none of the nearby streets (East 41st, 42nd, and 43rd) scoring above an 'F'. Despite these challenges, the residents of East 42nd Street are a resilient community, working together with local authorities to address these problems and maintain a sense of safety and stability amidst the city's chaos.

311 complaints trend · 5.4/address ↓ Decreasing

Crime trend 18 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
17
18%
Neighbors
27
28%
Construction
36
37%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
8
8%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 46
Noise 97
Maintenance 3
Dirty/Trash 14
Rodents/Pests 3
Street Condition 66
Safety 158
Water/Sewer 12
Air Quality 17
Food/Eating 91
Other 355
Total862

Crime on East 42 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies0
Misdemeanors0
Violations0
Total0

What residents are reporting

For Hire Vehicle Complaint (93) Homeless Person Assistance (86) Taxi Complaint (82) Lost Property (75) Vendor Enforcement (67) Street Condition (54) Noise (51) Illegal Parking (39) Encampment (38) Panhandling (28)

Notable buildings on East 42 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
150 East 42 Street 0 78
320 East 42 Street 58.6 53
89 East 42 Street 77.0 102
124 East 42 Street 83.1 13
60 East 42 Street 88.4 23
405 East 42 Street 88.5 16
23 East 42 Street 90.0 5
107 East 42 Street 90.8 12
219 East 42 Street 90.9 21
205 East 42 Street 90.9 10

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