NYC Report Card

West 34 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 58 addresses · 2 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

🔇
Noise
Moderate
🐀
Pests
Clean
🔒
Safety
Dangerous
🏠
Maintenance
Excellent
🧹
Cleanliness
Clean
19
Noise
complaints
0
Rodent/
pest issues
26
Felonies
this year
50
Total
crimes

Living on West 34th Street in Manhattan, particularly around the block where the grade is F, is an experience that reflects the vibrant yet challenging nature of New York City. The street is a hub of activity, which, while offering a sense of energy, also presents some unique challenges. The most pressing issue is the persistent problem of illegal parking. With 74 complaints, residents often find their streets blocked, making it difficult to navigate or even park their own vehicles. This is further exacerbated by the 38 reported posted parking sign violations, indicating that despite the rules in place, enforcement is not sufficient to deter offenders.

Another significant challenge is noise pollution. With 69 complaints related to general noise and 57 specifically about street and sidewalk noise, residents often have to contend with loud music or parties, construction before or after hours (53 complaints), and other disturbances that can make it difficult to enjoy a peaceful environment. The noise is not just an annoyance but can also affect the quality of life, disrupting sleep and concentration. Additionally, the presence of encampments (68 complaints) and homeless individuals (65 complaints) further underscores the challenges faced by residents, highlighting the need for more support services in the area. Despite these issues, the street's proximity to major attractions like Herald Square and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center offers residents easy access to numerous amenities, indicating a trade-off between convenience and quality of life.

311 complaints trend · 2.6/address ↑ Increasing

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
13
68%
Neighbors
6
32%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 18
Noise 19
Dirty/Trash 4
Street Condition 6
Safety 44
Food/Eating 7
Other 37
Total135

Crime on West 34 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies26
Misdemeanors20
Violations4
Total50

Most common offenses

GRAND LARCENY (14) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (10) DANGEROUS DRUGS (4) PETIT LARCENY (4) HARRASSMENT 2 (4)

What residents are reporting

Encampment (31) Illegal Parking (17) Snow or Ice (15) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (12) Homeless Person Assistance (8) Consumer Complaint (8) Noise - Residential (6) Taxi Complaint (5) Vendor Enforcement (5) Dirty Condition (4)

Notable buildings on West 34 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
360 West 34 Street 16.7 24
50 West 34 Street 43.2 18
655 West 34 Street 75.8 13
151 West 34 Street 88.8 12
433 West 34 Street 91.0 6
330 West 34 Street 93.5 4
552 West 34 Street 95.9 3
5 West 34 Street 96.0 2
455 West 34 Street 96.0 2
416 West 34 Street 96.0 2

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