Neighborhood summary

Living on Huxley Avenue in the Bronx is a unique experience, shaped by a variety of challenges and opportunities. The street's grade of D, with a score of 62.2, indicates that while there are persistent issues, it's not among the city's worst streets. Residents here grapple with a significant illegal parking problem, with 24 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways (10 complaints) and even blocked crosswalks (12 complaints), making navigation difficult and unsafe.

One of the most pressing issues is the obstruction of essential services. Blocked fire hydrants (3 complaints) pose a severe risk to public safety, as they hinder firefighters' ability to respond effectively in case of a fire. Additionally, waste management is a recurring problem, with complaints about waste set out too early or too late (3 complaints) and missed collections (5 complaints), suggesting inconsistency in waste disposal services. Residents also face challenges with street lighting, with 3 complaints about water system issues and 2 about street lights being out, potentially compromising safety and security at night.

Despite these challenges, the noise levels on Huxley Avenue seem relatively low, with only 2 noise complaints from residents. However, the presence of illegal conversions of residential buildings/space (2 complaints) could potentially lead to overcrowding and further strain on resources. The crime rate on Huxley Avenue is low, with only 2 felonies reported, both instances of grand larceny of a motor vehicle, suggesting that the street is generally safe.

Comparatively, nearby Whalen Street has a significantly better grade of A, indicating that residents there may enjoy better street conditions and services. However, Huxley Avenue also neighbors streets with much poorer grades, such as Forster Place and Spencer Avenue, both graded F, which may further highlight the relative challenges on Huxley Avenue. Living here requires resilience and proactive engagement with city services to address the persistent issues, but it also offers the opportunity to foster a strong community spirit among residents working together to improve their street.

311 complaints trend · 1.8/address → Stable

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Huxley Avenue

What residents are reporting

Crime on Huxley Avenue

Nearby streets