NYC Report Card

West 83 Street

F — 0

MANHATTAN · 111 addresses · 1 precincts

Should you live here? F — 0

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Noise
Very loud
🐀
Pests
Infested
🔒
Safety
Very safe
🏠
Maintenance
Poor
🧹
Cleanliness
Dirty
175
Noise
complaints
69
Rodent/
pest issues
0
Felonies
this year
0
Total
crimes

Living on West 83rd Street in Manhattan is a stark contrast of convenience and chaos, with a heavy emphasis on the latter. The most pressing issue is the rampant illegal parking, with a staggering 42 complaints. Cars are often parked in no-parking zones, blocking hydrants, and causing obstructions that make it challenging for emergency vehicles to navigate. Residents have reported 15 instances of blocked hydrants, a serious safety hazard, especially in the event of a fire. The street is also plagued by persistent noise pollution, with 27 complaints about commercial noise, 13 about residential noise, and 8 about vehicle noise. The noise is often attributed to loud music and parties, with 22 complaints specifically mentioning "loud music/party", making it difficult for residents to enjoy peace and quiet, especially at night. The sidewalks, though not the primary complaint, are in poor condition, with 3 reports of broken sidewalks, making it difficult for pedestrians, especially the elderly or those with mobility challenges, to navigate safely.

In terms of crime, the street has seen a total of 15 incidents, including 9 felonies, 2 misdemeanors, and 4 violations. The most common offenses are grand larceny, harassment, and burglary, with 4 instances of each. Despite the challenges, the street's proximity to Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History provides residents with easy access to green spaces and cultural attractions. However, the lack of enforcement of parking regulations and noise complaints, coupled with the high crime rate, creates an environment that is far from ideal for many residents.

311 complaints trend · 5.3/address → Stable

Crime trend 76 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
84
48%
Neighbors
46
26%
Construction
12
7%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountBar
Parking/Traffic 175
Noise 175
Maintenance 235
Dirty/Trash 27
Rodents/Pests 69
Street Condition 42
Safety 29
Water/Sewer 9
Air Quality 17
Food/Eating 1
Other 36
Total815

Crime on West 83 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies0
Misdemeanors0
Violations0
Total0

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (147) HEAT/HOT WATER (71) Noise - Residential (65) UNSANITARY CONDITION (54) Noise - Commercial (48) DOOR/WINDOW (39) PAINT/PLASTER (35) PLUMBING (25) Street Condition (24) Noise (24)

Notable buildings on West 83 Street

BuildingScoreIssues
122 West 83 Street 27.4 75
137 West 83 Street 53.6 51
300 West 83 Street 57.0 50
165 West 83 Street 68.7 35
106 West 83 Street 75.0 37
7 West 83 Street 78.4 45
146 West 83 Street 83.1 49
155 West 83 Street 85.7 18
166 West 83 Street 88.3 15
201 West 83 Street 88.4 16

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