MANHATTAN · 133 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on West 114th Street in Manhattan is an experience that can be both vibrant and challenging. The street, graded 'F' based on official city data, is no stranger to noise issues, with a staggering 247 complaints regarding residential noise and 39 for street/sidewalk noise. The primary culprit? Loud music and parties, with 175 reports, often accompanied by banging or pounding sounds, totaling 91 complaints. The issue is so prevalent that it seems to have become a regular occurrence, with some residents potentially tolerating it as a norm.
Illegal parking is another significant challenge, with 21 complaints. This issue is not just an inconvenience but also a safety hazard, as evidenced by the 6 reports of blocked fire hydrants. The street's dirty condition, with 10 complaints, and the presence of rodents, with 4 rat sightings, further contribute to an unhygienic and unpleasant living environment. The street also sees its fair share of non-emergency police matters and panhandling, with 5 and 2 complaints respectively, indicating a need for increased community policing and support services.
In terms of crime, West 114th Street has seen 12 felonies, 22 misdemeanors, and 3 violations in recent times. The most common offenses are drug-related, with 6 reports of dangerous drugs, followed by criminal mischief, petit larceny, and grand larceny, each with 4 reports. This crime profile suggests a need for increased police presence and community engagement to address these issues. Despite these challenges, life on West 114th Street is not all noise and crime. The street is also home to a diverse community, with nearby streets like Fredric Douglass Boulevard boasting an 'A' grade, suggesting that with concerted effort and community involvement, West 114th Street could also improve.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 80 | |
| Noise | 942 | |
| Maintenance | 592 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 48 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 189 | |
| Street Condition | 15 | |
| Safety | 60 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 4 | |
| Water/Sewer | 29 | |
| Air Quality | 14 | |
| Food/Eating | 7 | |
| Other | 87 | |
| Total | 2067 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 1 |
| Misdemeanors | 2 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 3 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 214 West 114 Street | 0 | 234 |
| 265 West 114 Street | 0 | 464 |
| 306 West 114 Street | 0 | 129 |
| 234 West 114 Street | 0 | 245 |
| 124 West 114 Street | 16.1 | 165 |
| 312 West 114 Street | 42.3 | 58 |
| 303 West 114 Street | 52.1 | 43 |
| 315 West 114 Street | 57.5 | 41 |
| 311 West 114 Street | 60.0 | 45 |
| 532 West 114 Street | 73.9 | 51 |