Neighborhood summary

Living on Lawrence Street in Brooklyn is a daily struggle, with residents grappling with an array of issues that have led to the street's dismal grade of 'F'. The most pressing concern is the chronic lack of heat and hot water, with a staggering 194 complaints logged. Residents are left to endure bitterly cold winters and frigid showers, with the problem often affecting the entire building at once, as indicated by the 157 complaints under this category. The plumbing also poses a significant issue, with 69 complaints, including water supply problems and apartment-specific plumbing issues.

Illegal parking is another major headache for Lawrence Street residents, with 60 complaints. The narrow street is often clogged with vehicles parked in violation of signs, leading to traffic congestion and blocked fire hydrants, with 5 complaints specifically citing this issue. The street condition itself is also a concern, with 5 complaints highlighting potholes, cracked sidewalks, or other hazardous surfaces.

Noise pollution is a persistent problem, with both residential noise (4 complaints) and street/sidewalk noise (8 complaints) featuring prominently. Residents are subjected to loud music and parties (5 complaints), as well as banging and pounding (8 complaints), making it challenging to maintain a peaceful and quiet living environment. The presence of cannabis retailers (9 complaints) and non-food vendors (9 complaints) also adds to the chaos, with some residents expressing concern about sales to minors under 21 (6 complaints).

In contrast to the nearby streets of Metrotech, Metro Tech Center, and H Ross Tubman Avenue, which have grades of C, B, and A respectively, Lawrence Street's F grade underscores the urgent need for improvement. Despite the challenging living conditions, crime rates on Lawrence Street are relatively low, with only 2 misdemeanors and no felonies or violations reported. However, the top offenses of petit larceny (1) and criminal mischief (1) suggest that residents must still remain vigilant to protect their property and personal safety.

311 complaints trend · 12.6/address → Stable

Crime trend 76 total

Noise Breakdown

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311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Lawrence Street

What residents are reporting

Crime on Lawrence Street

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