NYC Report Card

West 21 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 200 addresses · 2 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
Filthy
263
Noise
complaints
49
Rodent/
pest issues
3
Felonies
this year
18
Total
crimes

Living on West 21 Street in Manhattan is a challenge, as indicated by its F grade and a score of 0, based on official city data. The street is plagued by a high number of encampments, with 42 complaints, suggesting a significant homelessness issue. Residents and passersby are often disturbed by excessive noise, with 31 complaints about residential noise and 20 about street/sidewalk noise. The most common noise issues are loud music or parties (30 complaints) and loud talking (14 complaints), indicating a persistent problem with late-night revelry and daytime disturbances.

Illegal parking is another significant issue, with 16 complaints, likely causing congestion and safety concerns. During winter, snow and ice accumulation is a problem, with 12 complaints, which can lead to slippery conditions and hinder emergency vehicle access. Blocked fire hydrants, a critical safety hazard, are also reported, although not specified in the top complaints. The street's dirty condition, with 9 complaints, and the presence of rodents, with 5 sightings, further detract from the quality of life for those living there. The high crime rate, with 23 felonies, 31 misdemeanors, and 10 violations, is another cause for concern, with petit larceny and grand larceny being the most common offenses. The nearby streets, West 20 Street and West 22 Street, also share similar grades and issues, suggesting a broader neighborhood problem.

311 complaints trend · 4.2/address → Stable

Crime trend 45 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
129
49%
Neighbors
34
13%
Construction
54
21%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
15
6%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 77
Noise 263
Maintenance 306
Dirty/Trash 164
Rodents/Pests 49
Street Condition 64
Safety 136
Trees/Outdoor 7
Water/Sewer 29
Air Quality 42
Food/Eating 2
Other 164
Total1303

Crime on West 21 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies3
Misdemeanors14
Violations1
Total18

Most common offenses

PETIT LARCENY (9) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (3) MISCELLANEOUS PENAL LAW (1) OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY & (1) HARRASSMENT 2 (1)

What residents are reporting

HEAT/HOT WATER (124) Dirty Condition (115) Noise - Residential (113) Noise (92) General Construction/Plumbing (81) Encampment (71) Illegal Parking (66) Homeless Person Assistance (41) ELECTRIC (34) PLUMBING (31)

Notable buildings on West 21 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
550 West 21 Street 30.0 28
337 West 21 Street 48.1 62
440 West 21 Street 48.7 148
306 West 21 Street 66.3 37
308 West 21 Street 71.8 30
120 West 21 Street 74.3 21
268 West 21 Street 74.6 30
429 West 21 Street 74.9 27
246 West 21 Street 75.3 28
150 West 21 Street 76.9 31

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