NYC Report Card

West 117 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 111 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
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Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Unsafe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
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Cleanliness
Filthy
315
Noise
complaints
118
Rodent/
pest issues
7
Felonies
this year
25
Total
crimes

Living on West 117th Street in Manhattan is an experience that can best be described as a constant battle between chaos and calm. The street, graded 'F' with a score of 0, is a stark contrast to its nearby neighbors, with A-rated streets like A Philip Randolph Square and Adam Powell Boulevard offering a quieter, more peaceful respite. The noise levels on West 117th Street are overwhelming, with 64 complaints about residential noise and 26 about street/sidewalk noise. The primary culprits are loud music and parties, with 42 complaints, often accompanied by banging or pounding (34 complaints), and loud talking (16 complaints). The noise is not limited to just music, with car or truck music also cited as a problem (4 complaints).

Illegal parking is another significant issue, with 28 complaints, often involving vehicles blocking driveways (3 complaints) or even fire hydrants (15 complaints), a serious safety hazard. Abandoned vehicles (7 complaints) and those with missing license plates (7 complaints) also contribute to the visual blight and potential traffic hazards. The street's cleanliness is another concern, with complaints about dirty conditions (5), missed collections (5), and trash (3) indicating a lack of proper waste management.

Despite its challenges, West 117th Street is not without its moments of quiet respite. The street is home to a diverse mix of residents and businesses, offering a unique blend of cultures and cuisines. However, the constant noise, parking issues, and lack of cleanliness make it a challenging place to live, with a persistent sense of disorder that can be both frustrating and exhausting.

311 complaints trend · 8.6/address → Stable

Crime trend 122 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
145
46%
Neighbors
90
29%
Construction
64
20%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 148
Noise 315
Maintenance 488
Dirty/Trash 86
Rodents/Pests 118
Street Condition 17
Safety 58
Trees/Outdoor 9
Water/Sewer 47
Air Quality 22
Food/Eating 13
Other 128
Total1449

Crime on West 117 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies7
Misdemeanors10
Violations8
Total25

Most common offenses

HARRASSMENT 2 (8) PETIT LARCENY (4) FELONY ASSAULT (3) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (3) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (3)

What residents are reporting

HEAT/HOT WATER (271) Noise - Residential (171) Illegal Parking (96) UNSANITARY CONDITION (89) PLUMBING (83) Noise (76) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (61) Water System (41) Elevator (30) General Construction/Plumbing (29)

Notable buildings on West 117 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
304 West 117 Street 0 226
41 West 117 Street 0 104
1 West 117 Street 0 190
24 West 117 Street 32.7 128
280 West 117 Street 41.6 56
256 West 117 Street 63.8 41
251 West 117 Street 64.8 50
157 West 117 Street 67.5 17
279 West 117 Street 70.7 44
320 West 117 Street 71.7 39

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