Neighborhood summary

Living on East 52 Street in Brooklyn, especially around the address 142, can be a challenging experience, as evident from the official city data. The street has earned a grade of 'F', reflecting numerous quality-of-life issues and safety concerns. Residents here face a constant battle against illegal parking, with a staggering 91 complaints, often leading to blocked driveways—89 complaints—and even blocked fire hydrants—39 complaints, which can be particularly concerning during emergencies. The noise pollution is another significant issue, with 32 residential noise complaints and 22 instances of loud music or parties, making it difficult for residents to enjoy peaceful moments in their homes.

The street conditions are far from ideal, with 6 street condition complaints and 9 sidewalk-related issues. Snow or ice buildup—13 complaints—can make navigating the street treacherous during winter months. Access to the street is often hindered, with 76 'No Access' and 13 'Partial Access' complaints, suggesting that vehicles and even emergency services might face difficulties reaching certain points on the street. The presence of abandoned vehicles—18 complaints—and commercial overnight parking—16 complaints— further contributes to the chaos. Residents also have to contend with frequent missed collections—5 complaints—and a dirty street condition—4 complaints.

The surrounding streets—East 51 Street, East 54 Street, and East 49 Street—also share similar grades, indicating that the issues are not isolated to East 52 Street alone. The crime statistics are also a cause for concern, with a total of 34 felonies, 14 misdemeanors, and 6 violations. The top offenses include harassment, petit larceny, assault, and felony assault, suggesting a need for increased safety measures and community engagement to address these issues. Despite these challenges, residents on East 52 Street continue to advocate for improvements, hoping to transform their street into a safer, cleaner, and more peaceful place to live.

311 complaints trend · 2.8/address → Stable

Crime trend 121 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on East 52 Street

What residents are reporting

Crime on East 52 Street

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