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BRONX ยท Colden Avenue 238 addresses ยท 2 precincts
Noise
Very loud
Pests
Infested
Safety
Unsafe
Maintenance
Poor
Cleanliness
Filthy
611
Noise
complaints
39
Rodent/
pest issues
4
Felonies
this year
16
Total
crimes

Neighborhood summary

Life on Colden Avenue in the Bronx is a constant struggle against chronic issues that have left the street with a dismal 'F' grade. The primary challenge residents face is illegal parking, with a staggering 589 complaints, often resulting in blocked driveways and even fire hydrants, as seen in the 357 reports of blocked hydrants. This not only poses a safety hazard but also hampers emergency services' ability to respond effectively. The noise pollution is another significant issue, with 576 complaints about residential noise, including 170 reports of loud music or parties, often disrupting the peace and quiet that residents deserve.

Adding to the discomfort is the recurring problem of inadequate heat and hot water, with 152 complaints, and the presence of abandoned or derelict vehicles, accounting for 86 reports. These issues contribute to a general sense of decline and unsafety on the street, as indicated by the 27 reports of unsanitary conditions and 16 reports of dirty conditions. The frequent lack of access to the street, with 142 reports of 'No Access' and 43 reports of 'Partial Access', further exacerbates the situation, making it difficult for residents to navigate their own street safely.

The nearby streets, such as Esplanade and Hone Avenue, share a similar fate with grades of 'F', indicating that the problems on Colden Avenue are not isolated but part of a broader trend in the area. The street's crime statistics, with 4 felonies, 8 misdemeanors, and 4 violations, including incidents of harassment, petit larceny, and criminal mischief, reflect a sense of lawlessness that compounds the other challenges residents face. Despite these difficulties, residents continue to call Colden Avenue home, hoping for the day when their neighborhood will receive the attention and improvements it so desperately needs.

311 complaints trend ยท 6.1/address โ†’ Stable

Crime trend 21 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
170
28%
Neighbors
420
69%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountDistribution
Parking/Traffic 862
Noise 611
Maintenance 217
Dirty/Trash 38
Rodents/Pests 39
Street Condition 33
Safety 13
Trees/Outdoor 21
Water/Sewer 22
Air Quality 3
Other 58
Total1917

What residents are reporting

Illegal Parking (589) Noise - Residential (576) Blocked Driveway (185) HEAT/HOT WATER (152) Abandoned Vehicle (51) Derelict Vehicles (35) UNSANITARY CONDITION (27) Water System (18) Street Condition (17) Dirty Condition (16)

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Crime on Colden Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies4
Misdemeanors8
Violations4
Total16

Most common offenses

HARRASSMENT 2 (4) PETIT LARCENY (3) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (2) FELONY ASSAULT (1) POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY (1)