Neighborhood summary

Living on First Avenue in Brooklyn, you're likely to wake up to the hum of the city rather than the singing of birds. The street is lined with a mix of brownstones and modern apartments, their facades often marred by graffiti, which has been a persistent issue, with reports as high as four instances in the past year. The noise complaint, though not frequent, is notable; it's likely due to late-night parties or loud music playing from nearby apartments or bars, a common issue in NYC.

Parking, as usual in NYC, is a challenge. Illegal parking is the top complaint, with 17 reports in the past year. Residents have had to deal with double-parked vehicles blocking traffic, abandoned cars, and even parked vehicles blocking their driveways or hydrants. In fact, blocked hydrants is another specific problem reported four times, which could pose a serious issue during fire emergencies. The street conditions are generally good, but there are occasional reports of rough, pitted, or cracked roads, and defective hardware like broken street lights or signs. Despite these issues, the street is relatively safe, with no reported felonies, misdemeanors, or violations in the past year.

Limited data — only 8 complaints in 12 months. Not enough for a reliable trend chart.

Crime trend 33 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on First Avenue

What residents are reporting

Crime on First Avenue

Nearby streets