Neighborhood summary

Living on East 13th Street in Brooklyn, particularly around the address 188, is an experience that's often overshadowed by persistent and specific challenges, as indicated by the city's official data. The most pressing issue, reflected by the grade of 'F' and a score of 0, is the rampant illegal parking. With 199 complaints, residents frequently encounter vehicles parked in no-parking zones, blocking driveways (159 complaints), and even blocking fire hydrants (123 complaints), which poses a significant safety hazard. This scenario makes it difficult for residents to access their homes, with 127 complaints of 'No Access' and 32 of 'Partial Access'.

Noise pollution is another prominent issue, with 73 complaints related to residential noise and 6 related to street/sidewalk noise. The problems range from loud talking (23 complaints) to loud music or parties (12 complaints), and even 'Banging/Pounding' (41 complaints), suggesting that these disturbances are not only frequent but also persistent and intrusive. The snow and ice removal services also seem to be inadequate, as evidenced by 25 complaints, and there are recurring issues with missed waste collection (13 complaints) and abandoned vehicles (13 complaints).

The crime statistics also highlight the challenges faced by residents. While the number of violations is relatively low (3), the street has seen 9 felonies and 39 misdemeanors. The top offenses include petit larceny (30), assault 3 and related offenses (5), grand larceny (3), and harassment 2 (3), indicating that residents may feel unsafe due to these criminal activities. The surrounding streets, such as East 14 Street, East 12 Street, and Avenue S, also share similar grades ('F'), suggesting that these issues might not be isolated to just East 13th Street.

311 complaints trend · 4.4/address → Stable

Crime trend 136 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on East 13 Street

What residents are reporting

Crime on East 13 Street

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