NYC Report Card

West 121 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 139 addresses · 2 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
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Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Average
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
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Cleanliness
Filthy
140
Noise
complaints
74
Rodent/
pest issues
3
Felonies
this year
11
Total
crimes

Living on West 121st Street in Manhattan is an experience that is as vibrant as it is challenging, as evidenced by the official city data. The street, with a grade of F, is characterized by a constant hum of noise, with residents and passersby often subjected to loud music and parties from various apartments and street activities. The noise reports, totaling 28, are a testament to this, with loud music/party complaints being the most prevalent, alongside loud talking. The noise is not confined to the residential areas but also echoes onto the sidewalks, creating a bustling yet sometimes overwhelming atmosphere.

Parking is another significant issue on West 121st Street, with 12 illegal parking complaints highlighting the struggle for residents and visitors to find legal parking spots. This is often exacerbated by abandoned vehicles, which have been reported 6 times, further clogging the already narrow streets. The street's condition is also a point of concern, with 8 complaints about dirty conditions, 7 about missed collections, and 4 about trash, suggesting that the street's cleanliness could be improved. Moreover, blocked driveways (4 complaints) and even blocked fire hydrants (5 complaints) pose safety and accessibility concerns.

However, it's not all noise and chaos on West 121st Street. The street is also home to a diverse community, with a mix of residential and commercial buildings. Despite the challenges, the street's residents and businesses have created a unique sense of community, often seen in the street's lively outdoor activities and neighborhood gatherings. Yet, the high crime rate, with a total of 13 incidents including felonies, misdemeanors, and violations, serves as a stark reminder of the street's struggles with safety and security.

311 complaints trend · 4.1/address → Stable

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
54
39%
Neighbors
43
31%
Construction
12
9%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 128
Noise 140
Maintenance 240
Dirty/Trash 51
Rodents/Pests 74
Street Condition 40
Safety 30
Trees/Outdoor 8
Water/Sewer 32
Air Quality 18
Other 41
Total802

Crime on West 121 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies3
Misdemeanors4
Violations4
Total11

Most common offenses

HARRASSMENT 2 (4) BURGLARY (3) PETIT LARCENY (2) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (1) INTOXICATED & IMPAIRED DRIVING (1)

What residents are reporting

HEAT/HOT WATER (113) Illegal Parking (75) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (57) Rodent (42) Noise - Residential (40) PLUMBING (37) UNSANITARY CONDITION (32) Noise (31) Water System (28) Street Condition (26)

Notable buildings on West 121 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
168 West 121 Street 17.4 27
225 West 121 Street 29.5 84
315 West 121 Street 49.1 44
301 West 121 Street 56.7 40
344 West 121 Street 66.1 31
7 West 121 Street 79.5 19
201 West 121 Street 82.5 24
229 West 121 Street 83.0 26
519 West 121 Street 85.8 13
126 West 121 Street 86.1 17

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