NYC Report Card

Washington Square North

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 25 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Average
🐀
Pests
Average
🔒
Safety
Average
🏠
Maintenance
Average
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Cleanliness
Average
293
Noise
complaints
2
Rodent/
pest issues
2
Felonies
this year
4
Total
crimes

Living on Washington Square North in Manhattan is an experience that's as vibrant as it is challenging, with the street's grade of 'F' reflecting a multitude of reported issues. The most prominent concern is noise, with over 250 complaints specifically about noise in the park, often attributed to late-night parties and loud music, with 274 instances of loud music or parties reported. This is likely due to the street's proximity to New York University, with students and young professionals contributing to the lively, yet sometimes chaotic atmosphere.

The street also faces significant maintenance issues, with 144 complaints related to maintenance or facilities, including blocked fire hydrants, damaged trees, and unsecured facilities. Garbage and litter are also prevalent problems, with 42 complaints, often found around the nearby Washington Square Park, which shares the same poor grade of 'F'. The park's encampments and violation of park rules also contribute to the street's overall grade. Despite these challenges, the vicinity of New York University adds an intellectual and cultural buzz to the street, and nearby Washington Mews offers a respite with its higher grade of 'B', providing a stark contrast to the bustling Washington Square North.

311 complaints trend · 19.2/address → Stable

Crime trend 213 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
281
96%
Neighbors
8
3%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 16
Noise 293
Maintenance 12
Dirty/Trash 6
Rodents/Pests 2
Street Condition 2
Safety 68
Trees/Outdoor 12
Water/Sewer 2
Air Quality 3
Other 239
Total655

Crime on Washington Square North

CategoryCount
Felonies2
Misdemeanors1
Violations1
Total4

Most common offenses

GRAND LARCENY (1) BURGLARY (1) FRAUDS (1) HARRASSMENT 2 (1)

What residents are reporting

Noise - Park (253) Maintenance or Facility (144) Animal in a Park (49) Encampment (38) Violation of Park Rules (35) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (25) Homeless Person Assistance (17) Illegal Parking (14) Damaged Tree (10) Animal-Abuse (8)

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