Neighborhood summary

Living on Erasmus Street in Brooklyn is a daily struggle for its residents, reflected in the grim F grade the street has received based on city data. The most pressing issue is the unreliable heat and hot water, with a staggering 358 complaints, leaving residents to cope with freezing winters and cold showers, especially during the harsh New York City winters. This is often compounded by plumbing issues and water leaks, with 21 and 19 complaints respectively, suggesting a systemic problem within the buildings' infrastructure.

Noise pollution is another significant challenge, with 40 complaints of residential noise. This is not just limited to late-night parties, but also includes persistent 'banging/pounding', which has been reported 24 times, suggesting that the issue is not isolated to occasional events. The noise is often accompanied by blocked sidewalks, with 28 complaints, indicating that residents have to navigate around obstructions, creating potential safety hazards. Adding to this, illegal parking, with 51 complaints, further congests the streets, making it difficult for emergency vehicles to navigate through and potentially blocking fire hydrants, a serious safety concern.

The unsanitary conditions, with 32 complaints, paint a picture of garbage and recycling storage issues, with 11 complaints each, and the presence of mold in some apartments, reported 11 times. The lack of access to some units, with 24 complaints, suggests maintenance issues or potential safety hazards within the buildings. The high number of complaints about entire buildings (233) rather than individual apartments (125) indicates that these issues are not isolated to a few units but are widespread across the street.

Despite these challenges, residents have also been coping with a high crime rate. With 37 felonies, 87 misdemeanors, and 16 violations, the street has seen a significant amount of criminal activity. The top offenses include other offenses related to theft (39), vehicle and traffic laws (22), and harassment (11), suggesting a prevalence of petty crimes and traffic-related incidents.

The surrounding streets, such as Lloyd Street (Grade B) and Martense Street (Grade F), also face their own challenges, but Erasmus Street's problems seem to be particularly persistent and severe, making for a challenging living environment.

311 complaints trend · 12.4/address → Stable

Crime trend 218 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Erasmus Street

What residents are reporting

Crime on Erasmus Street

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