NYC Report Card

Times Square

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 11 addresses · 2 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Clean
🔒
Safety
Dangerous
🏠
Maintenance
Good
🧹
Cleanliness
Average
81
Noise
complaints
0
Rodent/
pest issues
12
Felonies
this year
48
Total
crimes

Living on Times Square, one of the world's most iconic streets, is a vibrant yet challenging experience, as reflected by its F grade and high complaint volume, primarily due to its intense commercial and tourist activity. The constant hum of voices and the cacophony of street vendors peddling their wares, punctuated by the occasional blare of a car horn or the thumping bass of a nearby club, contribute to the chronic noise issues that residents contend with. This noise is further exacerbated by the presence of loud music and parties, often emanating from nearby bars and restaurants, that can stretch well into the night, making it difficult to escape the city's pulsating energy even within the confines of one's home.

Parking, already a ubiquitous problem throughout New York City, is particularly trying for Times Square residents. The constant flow of traffic, tourists, and delivery vehicles makes finding a legal parking spot a daily challenge. Illegal parking, often involving double-parked cars or vehicles blocking fire hydrants, further compounds this issue, posing potential safety hazards and impeding emergency services. The presence of encampments and homeless individuals seeking assistance also presents unique challenges, with residents often having to navigate around makeshift shelters and deal with the associated sanitation issues. Despite these hurdles, life on Times Square is not without its perks. Residents are never short of things to do, with world-class theaters, restaurants, and shopping just steps away, and the unparalleled energy and excitement of the city center at their doorstep. However, living here requires a certain level of resilience and tolerance for the city's relentless pace and bustle.

311 complaints trend · 64.5/address → Stable

Crime trend 875 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
55
68%
Neighbors
20
25%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 56
Noise 81
Maintenance 3
Dirty/Trash 7
Street Condition 17
Safety 457
Water/Sewer 14
Food/Eating 200
Other 113
Total948

Crime on Times Square

CategoryCount
Felonies12
Misdemeanors28
Violations8
Total48

Most common offenses

OTHER OFFENSES RELATED TO THEFT (9) HARRASSMENT 2 (8) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (6) PETIT LARCENY (6) DANGEROUS WEAPONS (4)

What residents are reporting

Homeless Person Assistance (348) Vendor Enforcement (98) Mobile Food Vendor (91) Illegal Parking (52) Panhandling (51) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (50) Taxi Complaint (44) Encampment (30) Non-Emergency Police Matter (25) Noise - Commercial (25)

Notable buildings on Times Square

BuildingScoreIssues
5 Times Square 0 410
1 Times Square 0 70
4 Times Square 0 175
2 Times Square 9.8 74
6 Times Square 29.9 62
11 Times Square 35.9 46
7 Times Square 58.0 48
3 Times Square 72.3 39
10 Times Square 99.7 2
9 Times Square 99.9 1

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