MANHATTAN · 13 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Montgomery Street in Manhattan is a challenging experience, as reflected by its lowest possible grade of F on the city's official data. Residents are plagued by a symphony of noise that infringes upon their peace, with the most common complaint being banging or pounding (16 instances), often attributed to loud music or parties (12 reports). This disturbance is not confined to just one apartment but permeates entire buildings (14 reports), suggesting a lack of enforcement or cooperation among neighbors. The noise is not only residential in nature but also originates from the street and sidewalks (11 reports), indicating a general disregard for quiet hours. Construction equipment (4 reports) and unauthorized construction before or after hours (3 reports) further exacerbate the noise issue.
In addition to the auditory assault, residents also grapple with various unsanitary conditions (7 reports), including water leaks (6 reports) and mold (5 reports). The heating and hot water situation is particularly dire, with 29 complaints, suggesting that many residents may be left to shiver in the cold. Even more concerning are the plumbing and water quality issues (5 and 4 reports respectively), which can lead to health hazards and compromised living conditions. The presence of derelict vehicles (3 reports) and illegal parking (5 reports) further contributes to the chaos, potentially blocking fire hydrants and creating safety hazards.
Surrounding Montgomery Street, the contrast in living conditions is stark. While nearby Cherry Clinton Playground and Pier 36 boast an A grade, Montgomery Street's neighbors, Jefferson Street and the surrounding Seward Park, also struggle with similar problems, sharing a grade of F and B respectively. Despite the high crime rate (1 felonies, 6 misdemeanors, 0 violations) and the prevalence of petit larceny (5 reports), assaults (1 report), and criminal mischief (1 report), the community seems to be more affected by the persistent noise and unsanitary living conditions than any other issue.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 9 | |
| Noise | 38 | |
| Maintenance | 47 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 2 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 8 | |
| Street Condition | 5 | |
| Safety | 2 | |
| Water/Sewer | 4 | |
| Air Quality | 8 | |
| Food/Eating | 1 | |
| Other | 23 | |
| Total | 147 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 1 |
| Misdemeanors | 6 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 7 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 35 Montgomery Street | 31.8 | 101 |
| 75 Montgomery Street | 41.4 | 25 |
| 80 Montgomery Street | 73.6 | 9 |
| 40 Montgomery Street | 93.3 | 11 |
| 25 Montgomery Street | 96.5 | 7 |
| 10 Montgomery Street | 98.7 | 2 |
| 88 Montgomery Street | 99.5 | 1 |
| 2 Montgomery Street | 99.5 | 1 |
| 47 Montgomery Street | 99.5 | 1 |
| 14 Montgomery Street | 99.9 | 1 |