NYC Report Card

West 71 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 263 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
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Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Unsafe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
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Cleanliness
Filthy
1680
Noise
complaints
124
Rodent/
pest issues
7
Felonies
this year
11
Total
crimes

Living on West 71 Street in Manhattan can be quite challenging, as indicated by its official grade of F, the lowest possible score. Residents here are besieged by a relentless cacophony, with the most prevalent complaint being noise from helicopters, amounting to a staggering 306 reports. The constant thrum of rotor blades overhead can make it difficult to enjoy quiet moments, especially during the night when the city's noise should be at its lowest. This persistent noise pollution is not the only sonic assault; vehicle noise and residential noise also top the complaint list, with 11 and 10 reports respectively. The street is also plagued by illegal parking, with 45 reports, contributing to a general sense of disorder and chaos.

Another significant issue is the blocking of fire hydrants, with 10 reports. This is not only a violation of safety regulations but also a potential risk to the entire community in case of a fire emergency. Other problems include a high incidence of noise-related issues like car or truck horns honking (7 reports) and banging or pounding (6 reports), which can make it difficult for residents to sleep or concentrate. The street also struggles with sanitation issues, with 6 reports each of trash and dirty conditions. The sidewalks and curbs are in poor condition, with 5 and 4 reports respectively, making walking along the street potentially hazardous. Despite these challenges, residents have reported incidents of harassment, theft, and larceny, indicating that safety is also a concern.

311 complaints trend · 6.1/address → Stable

Crime trend 26 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
32
2%
Neighbors
32
2%
Construction
18
1%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
25
1%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 167
Noise 1680
Maintenance 372
Dirty/Trash 36
Rodents/Pests 124
Street Condition 63
Safety 54
Trees/Outdoor 13
Water/Sewer 21
Air Quality 43
Food/Eating 21
Other 158
Total2752

Crime on West 71 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies7
Misdemeanors4
Violations0
Total11

Most common offenses

BURGLARY (4) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (2) OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY & (2) GRAND LARCENY (1) FELONY ASSAULT (1)

What residents are reporting

Noise - Helicopter (1526) HEAT/HOT WATER (167) Illegal Parking (163) UNSANITARY CONDITION (87) Noise (67) Noise - Residential (56) GENERAL (47) PLUMBING (38) Rodent (35) DOOR/WINDOW (35)

Notable buildings on West 71 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
342 West 71 Street 0 298
217 West 71 Street 18.9 36
276 West 71 Street 22.0 92
111 West 71 Street 58.1 50
26 West 71 Street 69.0 62
145 West 71 Street 70.6 39
167 West 71 Street 71.6 38
23 West 71 Street 79.5 41
228 West 71 Street 80.1 29
155 West 71 Street 81.0 22

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