NYC Report Card

West 137 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 138 addresses · 2 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
273
Noise
complaints
187
Rodent/
pest issues
7
Felonies
this year
34
Total
crimes

Living on West 137th Street in Manhattan involves navigating a landscape marked by persistent noise pollution and sanitation issues. The most prevalent concern is the relentless noise, with a staggering 55 complaints regarding residential noise and 13 about street and sidewalk noise in the past year. Residents have had to endure the constant banging and pounding, which is often accompanied by loud music or parties, with 29 complaints specifically mentioning these disturbances. The noise is not limited to specific hours, making it a constant challenge for those trying to maintain a peaceful living environment. Additionally, the street's cleanliness is often compromised, with 15 reports of trash and illegal dumping, and 4 complaints about damaged trees, suggesting a lack of proper maintenance and upkeep.

Parking and safety are also significant issues on West 137th Street. Illegal parking is a frequent problem, with 14 complaints, often resulting in blocked hydrants and fire hazards, as evidenced by 6 complaints about blocked hydrants. The street's condition is also a source of concern, with 4 complaints mentioning damaged or neglected surfaces. Moreover, the presence of homeless individuals, trespassing, and criminal activities, such as harassment and larceny, as reported in the crime statistics, contribute to a sense of unease among residents. These issues are further compounded by the fact that surrounding streets, such as Frederick Douglass Boulevard and West 139 Street, also share similar grades and problems, indicating that the challenges are not isolated to West 137th Street but permeate the neighborhood as a whole.

311 complaints trend · 8.7/address → Stable

Crime trend 228 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
162
59%
Neighbors
73
27%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 44
Noise 273
Maintenance 940
Dirty/Trash 39
Rodents/Pests 187
Street Condition 72
Safety 46
Trees/Outdoor 11
Water/Sewer 57
Air Quality 17
Food/Eating 2
Other 54
Total1742

Crime on West 137 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies7
Misdemeanors12
Violations15
Total34

Most common offenses

HARRASSMENT 2 (15) PETIT LARCENY (4) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (4) FELONY ASSAULT (3) OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINI (2)

What residents are reporting

HEAT/HOT WATER (448) Noise - Residential (159) UNSANITARY CONDITION (148) PLUMBING (131) PAINT/PLASTER (84) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (75) WATER LEAK (60) DOOR/WINDOW (56) GENERAL (50) Water System (49)

Notable buildings on West 137 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
102 West 137 Street 0 158
106 West 137 Street 0 154
110 West 137 Street 3.9 58
622 West 137 Street 13.8 99
131 West 137 Street 20.2 96
176 West 137 Street 41.7 81
7 West 137 Street 45.6 60
605 West 137 Street 58.5 52
5 West 137 Street 60.8 42
124 West 137 Street 62.9 43

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