NYC Report Card

First Avenue

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 262 addresses · 3 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
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Pests
Some pests
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Safety
Unsafe
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Maintenance
Excellent
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Cleanliness
Filthy
479
Noise
complaints
6
Rodent/
pest issues
3
Felonies
this year
27
Total
crimes

Living on First Avenue in Manhattan is an experience that can be both vibrant and challenging, as reflected in the city's data. The street, graded F with a score of 0, is a hub of constant activity, particularly in the noise category, with an alarming 302 complaints related to street and sidewalk noise. The primary culprit is loud music and parties, with 337 specific reports, suggesting that raucous celebrations are a common occurrence, potentially disrupting the peace for residents and passersby alike.

Illegal parking, with 51 complaints, and blocked fire hydrants, which were not separately listed but could be inferred from the "Street Condition" complaints, pose significant safety concerns. The 47 reports of homeless person assistance and 27 of panhandling indicate a visible presence of homeless individuals, adding a layer of complexity to the street's dynamics. The 232 complaints about encampments further emphasize this challenge.

The street's proximity to Sutton Place, another street with a failing grade, and its adjacency to parks with better grades, like Sutton Place Park, create a stark contrast in the quality of life. Crime data shows a mix of felonies, misdemeanors, and violations, with harassment, assault, and impaired driving being the top offenses. This paints a picture of a street that, while bustling with life, requires constant attention and improvement to ensure the safety and comfort of its residents.

311 complaints trend · 4.1/address → Stable

Crime trend 31 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
366
76%
Neighbors
110
23%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 57
Noise 479
Dirty/Trash 65
Rodents/Pests 6
Street Condition 85
Safety 316
Trees/Outdoor 8
Air Quality 7
Food/Eating 24
Other 152
Total1199

Crime on First Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies3
Misdemeanors14
Violations10
Total27

Most common offenses

HARRASSMENT 2 (10) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (5) INTOXICATED & IMPAIRED DRIVING (2) OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY & (2) PETIT LARCENY (2)

What residents are reporting

Noise - Street/Sidewalk (302) Encampment (232) Noise - Commercial (101) Illegal Parking (51) Homeless Person Assistance (47) Noise - Residential (45) Dirty Condition (44) Street Condition (35) Noise - Vehicle (31) Panhandling (27)

Notable buildings on First Avenue

BuildingScoreIssues
300 First Avenue 0 92
350 First Avenue 0.5 51
2226A First Avenue 1.5 97
2235 First Avenue 38.5 120
2215 First Avenue 50.0 100
2225 First Avenue 54.5 91
252 First Avenue 61.9 23
237 First Avenue 66.1 24
550 First Avenue 67.5 15
239 First Avenue 76.5 14

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