Neighborhood summary

Living on East Seventh Street in Brooklyn can be a challenging experience, as indicated by its low grade and high volume of complaints. The street is notorious for persistent parking issues, with illegal parking being the most common gripe, totaling 81 incidents. Abandoned and derelict vehicles, often blocking driveways or clogging the street, are also a frequent problem, with 34 and 5 reports respectively. This congestion can make navigation difficult, with 27 instances of blocked or limited access to residences and businesses.

Noise pollution is another significant issue, with 15 reports of both residential and street/sidewalk noise. Notably, loud music or parties, specifically reported 6 times, can disrupt the peace at night. The streetscape's cleanliness is also a concern, with 10 reports of dirty conditions and 10 instances of trash accumulation. Despite city efforts to manage snow and ice, there were 7 complaints in this category, suggesting that winter weather can exacerbate the street's issues.

Unsurprisingly, these challenges have not gone unnoticed by the local community, as seen in the numerous complaints filed. The street's surroundings, including nearby East 7th and 9th Streets and Ocean Parkway, also face similar issues, as indicated by their low grades. However, the situation is not entirely grim; East Tenth Street, nearby, has a higher grade of C, suggesting that improvements are possible with community effort and city intervention.

In terms of safety, crime on the street is relatively low, with a total of 6 incidents, including 2 felonies and 1 misdemeanor. The top offenses reported were harassment, assault, forgery, and robbery, with each offense occurring only once or twice. While these crimes are serious, their low frequency may provide some reassurance to residents. Nevertheless, the overall living conditions on East Seventh Street could benefit significantly from improved parking management, enhanced street cleanliness, and increased noise control.

311 complaints trend · 1.2/address → Stable

Crime trend 10 total

Noise Breakdown

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311 Complaints

Notable buildings on East Seventh Street

What residents are reporting

Crime on East Seventh Street

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