Neighborhood summary

Living on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn is a challenging experience, as evidenced by the City's official data, which gives the street a failing grade of 'F'. Residents here face a myriad of issues that impact their daily lives. The most pressing concern is the lack of heat and hot water, with 226 complaints, indicating that many residents struggle to keep their homes warm, especially during the cold winter months. The second most reported issue is unsanitary conditions, with 165 complaints, suggesting that some buildings may lack proper cleaning and maintenance, potentially leading to health and safety hazards.

Noise pollution is another significant problem, with 133 complaints. This is not just a general noise issue; 58 of these complaints specifically mention construction before or after working hours, indicating that residents are disturbed by loud, invasive noises at all hours of the day and night. Additionally, 49 complaints about mold suggest that many homes may have moisture or water damage issues, which can lead to further structural damage and health problems. The lack of hot water, combined with water supply issues (62 complaints) and slow leaks (29 complaints), points to a larger problem with the water system, which could be affecting multiple buildings.

Other issues include blocked fire hydrants, which is a serious safety concern that has been reported 36 times. This could hinder the efforts of firefighters in case of a blaze, putting the lives of residents at risk. The street also has a crime grade of 'F', with a total of 8 crimes reported - 3 felonies and 5 misdemeanors. The top offenses include assault, offenses against public administration, and robbery. This high crime rate, combined with the numerous housing issues, paints a picture of a street in urgent need of attention and improvement.

311 complaints trend · 4.0/address → Stable

Crime trend 96 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on De Kalb Avenue

What residents are reporting

Crime on De Kalb Avenue

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