Neighborhood summary

Living on Harkness Avenue in Brooklyn presents a unique set of challenges, as reflected in the specific complaints reported by residents. The street, with its 'B' grade, is not without its issues, the most prominent being illegal dumping, with four complaints recorded for the removal of dumped items. This suggests that littering and improper disposal of waste are significant problems, potentially leading to a dirty and unsightly environment. The presence of a dead animal on the street, another removal request, further underscores hygiene concerns.

Illegal parking also plagues Harkness Avenue, with two complaints including a posted parking sign violation and commercial overnight parking. This could indicate chronic parking issues, perhaps due to a lack of available parking spaces, leading to residents parking illegally or vehicles being left overnight in commercial areas. A blocked fire hydrant, although not explicitly mentioned, could also be a related concern, as it might be obstructed by illegally parked vehicles.

The street's crime profile, while not alarmingly high, does include one felony assault and one petit larceny offense. This indicates that residents may need to be vigilant about their personal safety and property, especially at night. Despite these challenges, Harkness Avenue is not entirely dissimilar to its neighboring streets. While Merit Court to the south has a notably lower grade (F), the other nearby streets—Plumb 2 Street, Dead End, Kay Court, and Landis Court—all have higher grades (A), suggesting that Harkness Avenue is not alone in its struggles and that improvement is possible.

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

Crime trend 44 total

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Harkness Avenue

What residents are reporting

Crime on Harkness Avenue

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