NYC Report Card

West 163 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 71 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Unsafe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Dirty
866
Noise
complaints
67
Rodent/
pest issues
2
Felonies
this year
10
Total
crimes

Living on West 163 Street in Manhattan is a challenge, as indicated by its low grade of 30.7. Residents here often grapple with noise pollution, with the most common culprits being loud vehicle music and residential noise, with 41 and 33 complaints respectively. On any given night, one might hear the thumping bass of car stereos or the echo of loud conversations and parties seeping from neighboring apartments until the early hours, making it difficult to maintain a peaceful environment. The street is also notorious for illegal parking, with vehicles often double-parked, blocking driveways, or even blocking fire hydrants—an alarming safety concern during emergencies.

Furthermore, the street's cleanliness leaves much to be desired, with reports of dirty conditions and dead or dying trees. Despite the city's best efforts, the persistent problem of illegal cannabis retailers has also plagued the area, with 8 complaints logged. The street's crime rate, while not skyrocketing, is not negligible. Recent incidents include felony assault and petit larceny, reflecting a need for increased safety measures. The surrounding streets—West 162, West 164, and West 161—also share similar grades and challenges, indicating a broader neighborhood concern. Residents here must navigate these issues while advocating for change and maintaining a sense of community amidst the noise and chaos.

311 complaints trend · 10.4/address → Stable

Crime trend 57 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
369
43%
Neighbors
484
56%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 33
Noise 866
Maintenance 399
Dirty/Trash 16
Rodents/Pests 67
Street Condition 5
Safety 15
Trees/Outdoor 1
Water/Sewer 24
Air Quality 3
Food/Eating 1
Other 76
Total1506

Crime on West 163 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies2
Misdemeanors7
Violations1
Total10

Most common offenses

ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (2) PETIT LARCENY (2) POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY (1) ROBBERY (1) HARRASSMENT 2 (1)

What residents are reporting

Noise - Residential (633) Noise - Vehicle (178) HEAT/HOT WATER (174) UNSANITARY CONDITION (62) PAINT/PLASTER (51) Elevator (50) DOOR/WINDOW (44) PLUMBING (41) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (37) WATER LEAK (28)

Notable buildings on West 163 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
520 West 163 Street 0 538
444 West 163 Street 18.0 80
664 West 163 Street 33.9 93
535 West 163 Street 35.5 123
440 West 163 Street 53.9 54
610 West 163 Street 62.9 59
450 West 163 Street 64.3 38
519 West 163 Street 69.4 62
611 West 163 Street 70.1 38
426 West 163 Street 73.2 16

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