NYC Report Card

West 156 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 47 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
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Pests
Infested
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Safety
Unsafe
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Maintenance
Poor
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Cleanliness
Average
157
Noise
complaints
50
Rodent/
pest issues
8
Felonies
this year
18
Total
crimes

Living on West 156th Street in Manhattan, as indicated by the official city data, presents a challenging environment due to the high volume of noise complaints and persistent parking issues. Residents are often subjected to late-night parties and loud music, with 24 complaints specifically mentioning "Loud Music/Party" and an additional 7 complaints for "Loud Talking." The noise is not limited to residential hours, with 7 complaints for street and sidewalk noise, suggesting that the issue is a constant presence. The noise problem is exacerbated by the fact that nearby streets also have poor grades, indicating that the issue may be widespread in the area.

The illegal parking situation is another significant concern, with 8 complaints and specific mentions of "Double Parked Blocking Vehicle." This can lead to blocked driveways, difficulties in emergency vehicle access, and potential safety hazards, as indicated by the 4 complaints about "Blocked Hydrant." The streetscape is also marred by illegal dumping and trash accumulation, with 9 complaints about trash and 2 complaints about rodents and insects. Residents also face occasional tree damage issues, with 2 complaints about illegal tree damage. Despite these challenges, the neighborhood is not without its commercial activity, with complaints about food establishments and non-food vendors, indicating a vibrant, if sometimes chaotic, community.

311 complaints trend · 20.5/address → Stable

Crime trend 26 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
119
76%
Neighbors
12
8%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 59
Noise 157
Maintenance 926
Dirty/Trash 7
Rodents/Pests 50
Street Condition 5
Safety 7
Trees/Outdoor 4
Water/Sewer 26
Air Quality 7
Food/Eating 2
Other 147
Total1397

Crime on West 156 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies8
Misdemeanors7
Violations3
Total18

Most common offenses

ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (4) HARRASSMENT 2 (3) ROBBERY (3) FELONY ASSAULT (3) PETIT LARCENY (2)

What residents are reporting

HEAT/HOT WATER (654) Elevator (122) Noise - Residential (75) WATER LEAK (67) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (63) Illegal Parking (55) PLUMBING (54) PAINT/PLASTER (51) UNSANITARY CONDITION (47) DOOR/WINDOW (33)

Notable buildings on West 156 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
605 West 156 Street 0 228
516 West 156 Street 0 513
570 West 156 Street 43.1 71
500 West 156 Street 44.3 22
625 West 156 Street 46.0 64
523 West 156 Street 56.4 67
521 West 156 Street 73.6 32
515 West 156 Street 75.4 29
512 West 156 Street 76.0 32
537 West 156 Street 78.0 21

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