NYC Report Card

East 72 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 65 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Moderate
🐀
Pests
Clean
🔒
Safety
Dangerous
🏠
Maintenance
Excellent
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Cleanliness
Average
10
Noise
complaints
0
Rodent/
pest issues
9
Felonies
this year
31
Total
crimes

Living on East 72nd Street in Manhattan is an experience that can be both vibrant and challenging, as evidenced by the official city data. The street, which has earned an F grade due to its high number of complaints, is notorious for illegal parking, with over 250 complaints, making it a constant struggle for residents to find a parking spot. The noise levels are also a significant issue, with 142 complaints specifically about noise from the street and sidewalks, often attributed to loud music and parties, with 85 complaints explicitly mentioning loud music or parties. The noise is further exacerbated by loud talking, with 42 complaints, making it difficult for residents to enjoy peaceful moments in their own homes.

The street's aesthetic and cleanliness are also points of concern, with 33 complaints about dirty conditions and 35 about trash. Additionally, blocked fire hydrants, a crucial safety issue, have been reported 100 times, indicating a recurring problem that could hinder emergency services' response in case of a fire. Despite these challenges, the street's crime rate is relatively low, with only two felony offenses reported, suggesting that while the quality of life issues are significant, safety is not a major concern. However, the high number of complaints about lead, with 23 Lead Kit Requests and 23 Lead complaints, is a worrying trend that requires prompt attention from the relevant authorities. The whole block's grade is poor, with all nearby streets also receiving an F grade, indicating a broader neighborhood issue that needs to be addressed.

311 complaints trend · 2.8/address ↑ Increasing

Crime trend 23 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
6
60%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 67
Noise 10
Dirty/Trash 15
Street Condition 7
Safety 16
Trees/Outdoor 1
Food/Eating 4
Other 34
Total154

Crime on East 72 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies9
Misdemeanors16
Violations6
Total31

Most common offenses

PETIT LARCENY (10) HARRASSMENT 2 (6) GRAND LARCENY (6) FRAUDS (2) ROBBERY (2)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (60) Homeless Person Assistance (8) Dirty Condition (8) Snow or Ice (8) Blocked Driveway (6) Lost Property (6) Noise - Residential (5) Encampment (4) Taxi Complaint (4) Missed Collection (4)

Notable buildings on East 72 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
200 East 72 Street 76.9 11
515 East 72 Street 91.7 3
225 East 72 Street 95.4 9
235 East 72 Street 97.0 8
360 East 72 Street 97.6 3
178 East 72 Street 97.7 2
171 East 72 Street 97.9 2
434 East 72 Street 98.0 1
5 East 72 Street 98.0 1
112W East 72 Street 98.0 1

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