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Neighborhood summary
Living on Van Nest Avenue in the Bronx is a challenge, as reflected by its poor grade of F, with a score of 0 out of 100, according to official city data. The street is plagued by persistent noise issues, with the most common complaint being loud music and parties, totaling 411 reports. Residents also frequently deal with illegal parking, with 656 complaints, often due to vehicles parked in front of hydrants (195 complaints), blocking driveways (117), or violating posted parking signs (254). The noise isn't limited to the streets; residential noise, including loud talking, accounts for 140 complaints, indicating that the issue permeates both public and private spaces.
Accessibility and safety concerns are also prevalent. Blocked crosswalks (74 complaints) and lack of access (84 complaints) due to illegally parked vehicles or other obstructions hinder pedestrians, while abandoned and derelict vehicles (45 and 27 complaints, respectively) contribute to the visual blight and potential hazards. The street conditions themselves are poor, with 32 complaints, suggesting potholes, cracked pavement, or other surface issues that could pose further safety risks. Despite these challenges, residents have reported fewer crime incidents, with a total of 22 cases comprising 7 felonies, 12 misdemeanors, and 3 violations. However, the most common offenses—petit larceny (6), harassment (3), and felony assault (3)—indicate a need for continued vigilance and community engagement to maintain safety and deter criminal activity.
311 complaints trend · 5.3/address → Stable
Crime trend 10 total
Noise Breakdown
What kind of noise is being reported?
311 Complaints
| Category | Count | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 846 | |
| Noise | 535 | |
| Maintenance | 144 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 37 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 25 | |
| Street Condition | 62 | |
| Safety | 15 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 22 | |
| Water/Sewer | 59 | |
| Air Quality | 8 | |
| Food/Eating | 2 | |
| Other | 76 | |
| Total | 1831 |
Notable buildings on Van Nest Avenue
What residents are reporting
Crime on Van Nest Avenue
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 7 |
| Misdemeanors | 12 |
| Violations | 3 |
| Total | 22 |
Most common offenses
PETIT LARCENY (6) HARRASSMENT 2 (3) FELONY ASSAULT (3) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (2) GRAND LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (2)
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