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Neighborhood summary
Living on Linden Street in Brooklyn can be a challenging experience, with a wide range of issues plaguing the neighborhood, as reflected by its grade of F and a staggering 316 noise complaints, predominantly from residential sources. The street is often filled with the persistent sounds of loud music and parties, with 277 such incidents reported, making it difficult for residents to maintain a peaceful environment, especially during late-night hours. The noise isn't just confined to residential spaces; street and sidewalk noise also pose issues, with 122 complaints.
Parking and accessibility problems are rampant, with 197 reports of blocked driveways and 192 instances of illegal parking. Additionally, 171 residents have reported no access to their properties due to various obstructions, creating significant inconvenience. Blocked fire hydrants, with 79 complaints, pose an urgent safety hazard, as they impede firefighters' ability to combat potential fires in the area.
The lack of cleanliness and proper upkeep is also apparent, with 68 reports of unsanitary conditions and 27 complaints about dirty conditions. Residents have also raised concerns about pests, with 40 reports, and 30 instances of door/window issues. While not as prevalent, 44 trespassing incidents and 40 reports of blocked crosswalks further highlight the general disorder and lack of safety on the street.
Nearby streets, such as Grove Street, Wilson Avenue, Menahan Street, and Bleecker Street, also share similar grades and issues, indicating a broader neighborhood concern. The crime rate, while not astronomically high, includes 12 felonies, 16 misdemeanors, and 3 violations, with vehicle and traffic laws, grand larceny, and petit larceny being the top offenses. Harassment also accounts for 3 incidents, suggesting interpersonal conflicts may be an additional source of tension in the community. Despite the presence of Heckscher Playground, which maintains an A grade, the overall living conditions on and around Linden Street remain far from ideal.
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Noise Breakdown
What kind of noise is being reported?
311 Complaints
| Category | Count | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Parking/Traffic | 413 | |
| Noise | 469 | |
| Maintenance | 311 | |
| Dirty/Trash | 54 | |
| Rodents/Pests | 77 | |
| Street Condition | 42 | |
| Safety | 107 | |
| Trees/Outdoor | 21 | |
| Water/Sewer | 55 | |
| Air Quality | 16 | |
| Food/Eating | 8 | |
| Other | 57 | |
| Total | 1630 |
Notable buildings on Linden Street
What residents are reporting
Crime on Linden Street
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Felonies | 12 |
| Misdemeanors | 16 |
| Violations | 3 |
| Total | 31 |
Most common offenses
VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (7) GRAND LARCENY (6) PETIT LARCENY (4) HARRASSMENT 2 (3) FELONY ASSAULT (2)
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