Neighborhood summary

Living on Tinton Avenue in the Bronx presents a challenging environment, as indicated by its grade of F and a score of 0 out of 100 on the city's street evaluation. The most pressing issue for residents is the unreliable and insufficient heat and hot water, with 308 complaints, a significant number that points to consistent discomfort and inconvenience during colder months.

Noise pollution is another major concern, with a total of 462 noise-related complaints. Residents grapple with loud music and parties, often emanating from nearby apartments or the street itself, disrupting their peace and quiet. The noise is not limited to evenings or weekends; complaints about loud talking and banging/pounding suggest that disturbances occur throughout the day and night. Adding to the discomfort is the fact that many of these noise issues are reported to be coming from entire buildings, indicating a widespread problem.

The street also struggles with parking and sanitation issues. Illegal parking violations total 88, making it difficult for residents to find legal parking spots. Blocked driveways, with 82 complaints, further hinder access to parking and can cause inconvenience and frustration for residents. Sanitation problems, including unsanitary conditions and blocked fire hydrants, contribute to an unclean and potentially unsafe environment. With 79 and 37 complaints respectively, these issues highlight the need for better maintenance and enforcement of sanitation regulations.

Additionally, Tinton Avenue faces challenges with plumbing issues, with 67 complaints, and elevator malfunctions, with 57 complaints. These problems can significantly impact the daily lives of residents, particularly those who rely on elevators for access to their homes.

Surrounding streets offer a mixed picture. While Adams Place and PS 130 have high grades of A, Macy Place and Hewitt Place, like Tinton Avenue, have F grades. Union Avenue also shares Tinton Avenue's F grade. This variation suggests that the area's challenges are not pervasive across all nearby streets, but rather concentrated on Tinton Avenue and a few other nearby thoroughfares.

In terms of crime, Tinton Avenue has seen 45 felonies, 47 misdemeanors, and 27 violations, with harassment, assault, and larceny being the top offenses. While these numbers are not the highest in the city, they indicate a need for increased community engagement and police presence to maintain safety and deter criminal activity.

Overall, living on Tinton Avenue presents numerous challenges, from unreliable heat and noise pollution to parking and sanitation issues, and a notable crime rate. These problems highlight the need for targeted attention and resources to improve the living conditions and safety of its residents.

311 complaints trend · 7.3/address → Stable

Crime trend 42 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Tinton Avenue

What residents are reporting

Crime on Tinton Avenue

Nearby streets