Neighborhood summary

Living on Sexton Place in the Bronx, particularly at address 38, can be an uphill battle against noise pollution and parking issues, according to official city data. Residents here are besieged by a constant barrage of noise, with a staggering 36 complaints about residential noise and 14 general noise complaints, indicating that peaceful moments are few and far between. The primary culprits behind this cacophony are banging or pounding noises, which have been reported 33 times, often infringing upon residents' right to a good night's sleep. Additionally, a persistent barking dog, reported 12 times, adds to the auditory assault. Parking is another major headache, with 13 complaints about blocked driveways and 10 about illegal parking. Derelict vehicles, totaling 7 complaints, further exacerbate the parking woes and contribute to a general sense of disorder.

The street's infrastructure also poses challenges. Street conditions have been reported 12 times, potholes 8 times, and blocked streets due to construction 5 times, suggesting that the city's maintenance efforts fall short. The streetlights, too, are a source of irritation, with 9 complaints about outages. Apartments are not spared from these issues, with 5 complaints of unsanitary conditions and 5 about lack of heat or hot water. Moreover, the presence of pests, reported 6 times, underscores the need for more robust housing maintenance. The nearby streets, including Fenton Avenue, Seymour Avenue, Dewitt Place, Fish Avenue, and Wilson Avenue, all share similar grades and issues, indicating that these problems are not isolated to Sexton Place but permeate the surrounding neighborhood. The high crime rate, with 4 felonies, 8 misdemeanors, and 2 violations, further underscores the challenges faced by residents, with theft-related offenses and assaults among the top reported crimes.

311 complaints trend · 2.5/address → Stable

Crime trend 17 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Sexton Place

What residents are reporting

Crime on Sexton Place

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