Neighborhood summary

Living on Stearns Street in the Bronx is, on the surface, a pleasant experience, with the street boasting an impressive grade of A, reflecting the city's data on cleanliness, safety, and infrastructure. However, digging deeper into the official city data reveals a more nuanced picture, with several recurring issues that residents have to contend with.

One of the most prominent challenges is the frequent missed collection of garbage, with a total of 10 complaints, indicating that the street's cleanliness, while generally good, is not maintained as consistently as one might hope. This is further exacerbated by the 4 complaints about trash and 2 about compost, suggesting that littering and improper disposal of organic waste are ongoing problems. The street's narrowness and lack of space for parking also lead to frequent blockages, with 9 complaints about blocked driveways and 2 about blocked hydrants, which can be particularly dangerous during fire emergencies.

Another significant issue is the abundance of illegal parking, with 5 complaints, indicating that residents struggle with finding parking spots due to vehicles being parked in unauthorized or restricted areas. This is further compounded by the 3 complaints about commercial overnight parking, suggesting that trucks or other commercial vehicles are using the street for parking, potentially blocking residents' driveways or making it difficult for emergency vehicles to navigate the street.

Despite these challenges, Stearns Street remains a relatively safe place to live, with no reported felonies, misdemeanors, or violations. However, the street is surrounded by a mix of safe and unsafe neighborhoods, with nearby streets ranging from Grade A to Grade F, highlighting the importance of maintaining the street's current grade to prevent potential decline.

311 complaints trend (limited data: 23 complaints) · 3.3/address → Stable

Crime trend 22 total

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Stearns Street

What residents are reporting

Crime on Stearns Street

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