Neighborhood summary

Living on West 256 Street in the Bronx can be a challenging experience, as indicated by its low grade of F and a score of 54.7 based on official city data. The street is plagued by persistent parking violations, with a total of 98 complaints related to illegal parking and 66 instances of posted parking sign violations. The problem is so severe that it often leads to blocked driveways, with 12 complaints, and even blocked fire hydrants, which poses a significant safety hazard with 10 reported incidents. Residents also face issues with water systems, with 14 complaints and 6 instances of no water supply, and another 4 complaints about dirty water. Abandoned and derelict vehicles further clutter the street, with a combined total of 20 complaints, contributing to the overall unsightly and unsafe environment. Despite these issues, crime levels on West 256 Street remain relatively low, with no reported felonies, misdemeanors, or violations.

Comparatively, the surrounding streets present a mixed picture. West 256 Street to the north has a better grade of B, indicating some improvement in living conditions. However, Mosholu Avenue to the south shares similar struggles with a grade of F, suggesting that the parking and water system issues may not be isolated to West 256 Street alone. On the other hand, West 255 Street to the east has a high grade of A, implying that residents there may enjoy a cleaner, safer, and better-maintained environment. Valles Avenue and Faraday Avenue, both to the west, have grades of F and C respectively, suggesting that the challenges faced by West 256 Street residents may extend to these nearby streets as well.

311 complaints trend · 1.7/address ↓ Decreasing

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