MANHATTAN · 10 addresses · 1 precincts
Living on Penn Plaza in Manhattan is an experience that's as bustling as it is challenging, according to the official city data. The street is graded F, with a score of 35.3, indicating a high volume of complaints and issues reported by residents and passersby. One of the most prominent issues is the presence of unregulated food vendors, with a staggering 114 complaints, suggesting that the area is often filled with unauthorized street food sales, leading to potential health and safety concerns.
Illegal parking is another significant issue, with 17 complaints. Given the street's proximity to major transportation hubs like Pennsylvania Station and Madison Square Garden, it's not surprising that illegal parking, particularly by for-hire vehicles, is a persistent problem. Residents may face difficulties finding parking spots or navigating through vehicles parked in no-parking zones, such as near fire hydrants or in bus stops. Additionally, the noise pollution is notable, with 7 complaints specifically about loud music or parties, and another 5 generic noise complaints, suggesting that quiet enjoyment of one's home may be disrupted at times. Despite these challenges, the nearby Pennsylvania Plaza maintains a high grade of A, indicating that the problems on Penn Plaza are not reflective of the broader neighborhood.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 19 | |
| Noise | 19 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 2 | |
| Street Condition | 8 | |
| Safety | 10 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 1 | |
| Water/Sewer | 8 | |
| Air Quality | 6 | |
| Food/Eating | 137 | |
| Other | 38 | |
| Total | 248 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 0 |
| Misdemeanors | 0 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 0 |