MANHATTAN · 193 addresses · 2 precincts
Living on West 20th Street in Manhattan is an experience that can be quite challenging, as indicated by the street's grade of F, with a score of 0, based on official city data. The most prevalent issue is the persistent noise pollution, with a total of 110 noise complaints, ranging from loud music and parties to loud talking and noise from the street or sidewalk. Residents and businesses alike contribute to this issue, with 48 commercial noise complaints and 30 residential noise complaints respectively. The noise is often accompanied by other quality-of-life issues, such as illegal parking and encampments, with 29 and 24 complaints each. The streetscape is also marred by dirty conditions and blocked bike lanes, with 23 and 7 complaints respectively.
Adding to the difficulties of living on West 20th Street is the crime rate. In the nearby streets, there have been a total of 5 felonies, 6 misdemeanors, and 4 violations. The top offenses include harassment, felony assault, assault, and petit larceny, indicating a prevalence of violent and property crimes. Despite the presence of criminal activity, the 311 hotline has been utilized by residents for non-emergency issues, with common complaints including requests for homeless person assistance, snow or ice removal, and assistance with for-hire vehicle complaints. The nearby streets also fare poorly, with West 21st Street and West 19th Street sharing the same grade of F, suggesting that the challenges faced by residents of West 20th Street are not isolated incidents but part of a larger pattern in the area.
What kind of noise is being reported?
| Category | Count | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 91 | |
| Noise | 414 | |
| Maintenance | 132 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 98 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 55 | |
| Street Condition | 78 | |
| Safety | 834 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 14 | |
| Water/Sewer | 19 | |
| Air Quality | 32 | |
| Food/Eating | 9 | |
| Other | 109 | |
| Total | 1885 |
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 0 |
| Misdemeanors | 0 |
| Violations | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
| Building | Score | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 226 West 20 Street | 0 | 344 |
| 300 West 20 Street | 0 | 196 |
| 230 West 20 Street | 0 | 219 |
| 550 West 20 Street | 33.1 | 47 |
| 37 West 20 Street | 49.2 | 92 |
| 49 West 20 Street | 59.7 | 32 |
| 532 West 20 Street | 60.0 | 25 |
| 200 West 20 Street | 60.6 | 32 |
| 165 West 20 Street | 73.9 | 22 |
| 156 West 20 Street | 74.1 | 50 |