Neighborhood summary

Living on Heyward Street in Brooklyn is an experience that can be challenging due to the persistent issues that plague the area, as indicated by its F grade and the high volume of complaints. Residents often find their sleep disrupted by loud music and parties, with 21 reports of such noise violations. The street is notorious for illegal parking, with 46 complaints, including instances of double-parking that block both vehicles and traffic, with 7 and 5 reports respectively. The street conditions are poor, with 13 complaints about overall street condition, 8 about broken curbs, and 6 about cave-ins. Trees on the street are also a source of concern, with 10 reports of damaged trees and 6 of fallen branches or limbs. Trash and recycling issues are prevalent, with 5 reports each of general trash and bulky trash, and 4 of bulky recycling. The street signage is also subpar, with 4 reports of dangling signs.

Despite these challenges, life on Heyward Street is not entirely devoid of community spirit. Neighbors often come together to address shared concerns, such as organizing street clean-ups to tackle the trash and recycling issues. However, the crime rate is another hurdle that residents must navigate. With 5 felonies, 16 misdemeanors, and 3 violations reported in the area, safety can be a concern. The most common offenses are petit larceny (8), dangerous drugs (3), and harassment 2 (3), indicating a mix of property crimes and interpersonal issues. In comparison, nearby streets like Rutledge Avenue and Sarah Js Tompkins Garnet Plgd have a significantly better grade of A, highlighting the stark contrast in living conditions.

311 complaints trend · 2.1/address → Stable

Crime trend 11 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Heyward Street

What residents are reporting

Crime on Heyward Street

Nearby streets