NYC Report Card

West 138 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 185 addresses · 3 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

🔇
Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Safe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Filthy
185
Noise
complaints
138
Rodent/
pest issues
2
Felonies
this year
4
Total
crimes

Living on West 138th Street in Manhattan is a challenging experience, as indicated by the official city grade of F and a score of 0. Residents here face a myriad of issues, with illegal parking being the most prevalent problem, with nearly 100 complaints logged. This leads to a constant struggle for parking spaces and often results in vehicles blocking hydrants, a serious safety concern in case of fire emergencies. The street is also plagued by noise pollution, with both street and residential noise complaints totaling over 40. Residents have to endure loud music and parties, as well as persistent banging or pounding, which can make quiet enjoyment of their homes difficult.

The street's infrastructure also presents significant challenges. Damaged trees and branches falling down pose potential hazards, while the condition of the sidewalks and curbs often leaves much to be desired. Snow and ice buildup during winter can further exacerbate these issues, creating unsafe walking conditions. Additionally, abandoned vehicles and wood piles left behind contribute to the street's unsightly appearance and may harbor vermin, further compounding the quality of life for residents. The high crime rate, with over 50 offenses including petit larceny, harassment, assault, and grand larceny, also adds to the overall sense of unease and insecurity in the area.

311 complaints trend · 7.6/address → Stable

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
60
32%
Neighbors
67
36%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 464
Noise 185
Maintenance 755
Dirty/Trash 101
Rodents/Pests 138
Street Condition 40
Safety 53
Trees/Outdoor 14
Water/Sewer 74
Air Quality 17
Food/Eating 10
Other 93
Total1944

Crime on West 138 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies2
Misdemeanors0
Violations2
Total4

Most common offenses

HARRASSMENT 2 (2) GRAND LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (1) DANGEROUS WEAPONS (1)

What residents are reporting

HEAT/HOT WATER (437) Illegal Parking (429) Noise - Residential (114) UNSANITARY CONDITION (93) PLUMBING (69) GENERAL (57) Water System (57) PAINT/PLASTER (47) Rodent (45) DOOR/WINDOW (44)

Notable buildings on West 138 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
636 West 138 Street 0 117
106 West 138 Street 12.3 107
603 West 138 Street 26.8 90
315 West 138 Street 33.5 73
223 West 138 Street 42.5 17
525 West 138 Street 45.1 72
37 West 138 Street 50.5 52
112 West 138 Street 51.0 77
120 West 138 Street 53.1 54
137 West 138 Street 55.0 23

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