NYC Report Card

West 47 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 253 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Unsafe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
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Cleanliness
Filthy
331
Noise
complaints
103
Rodent/
pest issues
3
Felonies
this year
12
Total
crimes

Living on West 47th Street in Manhattan is a bustling experience, with a mix of convenience, noise, and minor inconveniences that residents have to navigate daily. The street, graded F with a score of 0, is a hub of activity, particularly with illegal parking being the top complaint, with a staggering 114 reports. This often leads to blocked driveways, double-parked cars blocking traffic, and even blocked fire hydrants, which can be a significant safety hazard, especially during fire emergencies. The street is also notorious for noise issues, with both residential and commercial sources contributing to the cacophony. Residents have to contend with loud music and parties, loud televisions, and even banging or pounding noises, with a total of 74 noise-related complaints. The street's vibrant nature also attracts homelessness and panhandling issues, with 30 and 6 reports respectively.

Despite these challenges, West 47th Street offers proximity to various amenities and attractions, given its central Manhattan location. However, the high crime rate, with 27 felonies, 26 misdemeanors, and 9 violations, is a significant concern. Grand larceny and petit larceny top the list of offenses, with 11 and 10 incidents respectively, suggesting a prevalence of theft-related crimes. Additionally, assault and harassment offenses are also frequent, with 8 and 9 incidents each, indicating a need for improved safety measures and community engagement. While the surrounding streets and the nearby Ramon Aponte Park have varying grades, the immediate area around West 47th Street faces several challenges that require collective efforts from residents, local authorities, and community organizations to address and improve.

311 complaints trend · 5.5/address → Stable

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
203
61%
Neighbors
32
10%
Construction
24
7%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 409
Noise 331
Maintenance 416
Dirty/Trash 68
Rodents/Pests 103
Street Condition 72
Safety 433
Trees/Outdoor 13
Water/Sewer 46
Air Quality 50
Food/Eating 30
Other 169
Total2140

Crime on West 47 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies3
Misdemeanors6
Violations3
Total12

Most common offenses

ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (4) HARRASSMENT 2 (3) FELONY ASSAULT (3) OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY & (1) DANGEROUS DRUGS (1)

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (335) Encampment (230) HEAT/HOT WATER (188) Noise - Residential (160) Homeless Person Assistance (115) UNSANITARY CONDITION (82) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (60) Noise (57) Smoking or Vaping (47) PAINT/PLASTER (42)

Notable buildings on West 47 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
578 West 47 Street 0 66
340 West 47 Street 5.2 51
522 West 47 Street 21.9 86
271 West 47 Street 25.8 55
636 West 47 Street 27.2 39
547 West 47 Street 39.0 56
200 West 47 Street 46.6 41
540 West 47 Street 60.1 23
530 West 47 Street 62.4 64
267 West 47 Street 64.0 18

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