F 46.2
BRONX ยท Otis Avenue 29 addresses ยท 1 precinct
Noise
Moderate
Pests
Few pests
Safety
Safe
Maintenance
Good
Cleanliness
Dirty
7
Noise
complaints
3
Rodent/
pest issues
1
Felonies
this year
2
Total
crimes

Neighborhood summary

Otis Avenue in the Bronx, particularly around the address 29, is a street that has seen better days, as reflected by its low grade of F. Residents here face a daily barrage of issues that impact their quality of life. Illegal dumping is a significant problem, with trash and debris often left on the street, attracting rodents and creating an unsightly and unhygienic environment. Abandoned and illegally parked vehicles clog the streets, making it difficult for residents to navigate and park their own cars. The street conditions are poor, with potholes and cave-ins causing damage to vehicles and posing a risk to pedestrians. The noise levels are high, with loud music and parties often disrupting the peace, especially at night. Blocked hydrants and driveways can be life-threatening in emergency situations and are a common occurrence on this street.

Despite these challenges, the community has not given up on Otis Avenue. Residents have reported many of these issues to the relevant authorities, with a high number of removal requests for abandoned vehicles and illegal dumping. However, the persistent nature of some problems suggests that more needs to be done to address these issues. Interestingly, while crime data indicates that felonies and misdemeanors are relatively low, it's important to note that property-related crimes like grand larceny of motor vehicles and possession of stolen property can be directly linked to the vehicle-related problems on the street. This underscores the need for increased vigilance and community involvement to tackle these issues.

311 complaints trend ยท 2.5/address โ†’ Stable

Crime trend 22 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
6
86%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountDistribution
Parking/Traffic 36
Noise 7
Maintenance 3
Dirty/Trash 23
Rodents/Pests 3
Street Condition 12
Safety 4
Water/Sewer 2
Air Quality 1
Other 5
Total96

What residents are reporting

Illegal Dumping (12) Abandoned Vehicle (12) Illegal Parking (9) Street Condition (9) Blocked Driveway (8) Derelict Vehicles (6) Missed Collection (4) Noise - Residential (4) Dirty Condition (4) Homeless Person Assistance (3)

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Crime on Otis Avenue

CategoryCount
Felonies1
Misdemeanors1
Violations0
Total2

Most common offenses

GRAND LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (1) POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY (1)