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BROOKLYN ยท Clifton Place 220 addresses ยท 3 precincts
Noise
Very loud
Pests
Infested
Safety
Dangerous
Maintenance
Poor
Cleanliness
Filthy
331
Noise
complaints
135
Rodent/
pest issues
8
Felonies
this year
40
Total
crimes

Neighborhood summary

Living on Clifton Place in Brooklyn means navigating a constant symphony of noise, with the most prominent offenders being loud music and parties that often stretch into the early hours. According to official city data, noise complaints related to residential and street/sidewalk noise are staggeringly high, with a total of 274 complaints. The issue of loud parties is particularly pervasive, with 213 specific reports of loud music or parties, suggesting that many residents struggle with peaceful sleep and relaxation at home.

The street also grapples with chronic parking issues, with 121 complaints of illegal parking. This often leads to blocked fire hydrants, with 31 specific reports highlighting this safety hazard. The problem of double-parked vehicles blocking traffic is also prevalent, with 28 complaints. These parking issues not only cause inconvenience but also pose potential risks in emergency situations.

Clifton Place also faces challenges with sanitation and pests. There are 72 rodent complaints, with 53 specific reports of rat sightings, indicating a significant pest problem. Additionally, there are 63 trash complaints and 28 reports of pests, suggesting that cleanliness and waste management are ongoing concerns. The frequent illegal dumping, with 32 complaints, exacerbates these issues. Despite these challenges, residents have reported 71 heat/hot water complaints, indicating that some basic services may not be consistently reliable.

The surrounding streets, including Classon Avenue, Skillman Street, Taaffe Place, Grand Avenue, and St. James Place, all share similarly low grades, suggesting that these issues are not isolated to Clifton Place but rather a broader challenge faced by the neighborhood. The high number of crime incidents, totaling 39, with top offenses including harassment, petit larceny, and other theft-related offenses, further underscores the need for improvement in the area. While Clifton Place offers proximity to many of Brooklyn's attractions, living here requires resilience in the face of numerous challenges.

311 complaints trend ยท 4.4/address โ†’ Stable

Crime trend 308 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
213
64%
Neighbors
61
18%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountDistribution
Parking/Traffic 197
Noise 331
Maintenance 201
Dirty/Trash 137
Rodents/Pests 135
Street Condition 54
Safety 47
Trees/Outdoor 22
Water/Sewer 56
Air Quality 24
Food/Eating 1
Other 98
Total1303

What residents are reporting

Noise - Residential (188) Illegal Parking (121) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (86) Rodent (72) HEAT/HOT WATER (71) Dirty Condition (61) UNSANITARY CONDITION (59) Water System (43) Noise (36) Illegal Dumping (32)

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Crime on Clifton Place

CategoryCount
Felonies8
Misdemeanors21
Violations11
Total40

Most common offenses

HARRASSMENT 2 (11) PETIT LARCENY (6) OTHER OFFENSES RELATED TO THEFT (6) OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINI (2) DANGEROUS WEAPONS (2)