NYC Report Card

West 181 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 121 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Average
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Filthy
278
Noise
complaints
37
Rodent/
pest issues
1
Felonies
this year
7
Total
crimes

Living on West 181 Street in Manhattan is an experience that's far from quiet or peaceful, as evident from the city data. The street's overall grade of 'F' and a high complaint score of 11.4 highlight the numerous challenges residents face daily. Illegal parking is a significant issue, with over 65 complaints, making it a common sight to see cars parked haphazardly, blocking driveways and sidewalks, and even obstructing fire hydrants, with seven such incidents reported. This not only creates navigational difficulties but also poses safety hazards, as blocked hydrants could hinder firefighting efforts in case of an emergency.

Noise pollution, another prevalent problem, accounts for a combined total of 53 complaints, ranging from loud music and parties that often extend well into the night, to loud talking and banging or pounding on walls. The constant noise can be disruptive to one's daily life, making it difficult to enjoy a peaceful moment, let alone get a good night's sleep. Additionally, residents have reported instances of drug activity, with two complaints, and the presence of homeless individuals, with four assistance requests, suggesting that the street might not always feel safe or welcoming. The streets nearby, such as West 180 Street and Magaw Place, also share similarly poor grades, indicating that these issues are not isolated to just West 181 Street, but seem to be prevalent in the surrounding area as well. Despite these challenges, residents have also reported cases of dirty conditions, missed collections, and illegal dumping, suggesting that there's room for improvement in the street's overall cleanliness and maintenance.

311 complaints trend · 5.9/address → Stable

Crime trend 189 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
202
73%
Neighbors
46
17%
Construction
13
5%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 90
Noise 278
Maintenance 281
Dirty/Trash 59
Rodents/Pests 37
Street Condition 57
Safety 29
Trees/Outdoor 2
Water/Sewer 31
Air Quality 58
Food/Eating 22
Other 86
Total1030

Crime on West 181 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies1
Misdemeanors5
Violations1
Total7

Most common offenses

ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (2) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (1) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (1) FELONY ASSAULT (1) OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY & (1)

What residents are reporting

HEAT/HOT WATER (169) Noise - Residential (106) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (78) Illegal Parking (71) Noise - Commercial (65) Air Quality (54) Street Condition (40) Dirty Condition (38) PAINT/PLASTER (29) UNSANITARY CONDITION (28)

Notable buildings on West 181 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
558 West 181 Street 8.1 85
736 West 181 Street 46.1 88
867 West 181 Street 50.0 71
554 West 181 Street 51.5 67
815 West 181 Street 58.5 47
556 West 181 Street 59.2 49
600 West 181 Street 61.2 16
720 West 181 Street 66.6 46
511 West 181 Street 71.5 37
564 West 181 Street 74.1 55

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