NYC Report Card

West 42 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 228 addresses · 3 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
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Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Dangerous
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
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Cleanliness
Dirty
527
Noise
complaints
169
Rodent/
pest issues
10
Felonies
this year
37
Total
crimes

Living on West 42nd Street in Manhattan is a challenge, as reflected by its grade of F and a score of 0, based on official city data. Residents here are constantly bombarded with noise pollution, with the most prevalent issue being loud music and parties, totaling 57 complaints. Late-night revelers and early-morning construction activities contribute to the persistent noise, which can be further exacerbated by loud talking and banging or pounding on walls or floors, with 43 and 21 complaints respectively. The noise is not just confined to residential spaces; street and sidewalk noise, often from traffic or vendors, has also been a significant source of irritation, with 20 complaints.

The street also struggles with illegal parking, with 27 complaints, likely due to its proximity to popular attractions like Times Square. This issue is further compounded by posted parking sign violations, with 11 complaints, leading to blocked fire hydrants and other safety hazards. The sanitation problem is evident, with 15 rodent sightings and 12 trash complaints, indicating a need for more regular street cleaning and waste management. Additionally, the presence of homeless individuals seeking assistance on the street, with 47 complaints, underscores the need for more social services in the area. Despite these challenges, the street's proximity to major transportation hubs and attractions makes it a convenient location to live in. However, the high crime rate, with 9 felonies, 6 misdemeanors, and 1 violation, primarily involving grand larceny, assault, and criminal mischief, raises safety concerns for residents.

311 complaints trend · 7.7/address → Stable

Crime trend 61 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
134
25%
Neighbors
102
19%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
209
40%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 198
Noise 527
Maintenance 508
Dirty/Trash 35
Rodents/Pests 169
Street Condition 89
Safety 494
Trees/Outdoor 8
Water/Sewer 64
Air Quality 34
Food/Eating 149
Other 285
Total2560

Crime on West 42 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies10
Misdemeanors19
Violations8
Total37

Most common offenses

ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (10) HARRASSMENT 2 (8) GRAND LARCENY (7) PETIT LARCENY (3) OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY & (2)

What residents are reporting

Homeless Person Assistance (283) Noise - Vehicle (214) Illegal Parking (191) Noise - Residential (159) HEAT/HOT WATER (155) UNSANITARY CONDITION (128) Encampment (127) Noise (74) Mobile Food Vendor (72) Street Condition (61)

Notable buildings on West 42 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
521 West 42 Street 0 188
351 West 42 Street 0 168
605 West 42 Street 0 494
234 West 42 Street 0 102
420 West 42 Street 37.3 52
555 West 42 Street 42.1 61
500 West 42 Street 50.4 65
560 West 42 Street 56.0 30
510 West 42 Street 58.6 31
529 West 42 Street 58.7 35

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