Neighborhood summary

Living on North 5 Street in Brooklyn is an experience that can be both vibrant and challenging, as indicated by the official city data. The street is graded F, reflecting the numerous issues residents face, with noise emerging as the most pressing concern. The nightly symphony of loud talking, loud music, and parties can make it difficult to find peaceful respite, with 90 complaints about street and sidewalk noise alone. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that the street is lined with vehicles, with 47 complaints about illegal parking and 15 about blocked driveways, making it hard for emergency services to navigate the street in case of an emergency.

The visual landscape of North 5 Street is marred by graffiti, with 44 complaints, and blocked sidewalks, with 22 complaints, making it difficult for pedestrians to maneuver. The street also faces issues related to access, with 13 complaints about no access and 17 about trespassing, indicating a sense of insecurity and lack of community control. Moreover, the street has seen its fair share of crime, with three felonies and one misdemeanor reported, including incidents of grand larceny, burglary, and assault. Despite these challenges, the street is not entirely isolated, with neighboring North Fifth Street graded A and North Fourth Street graded B, offering a stark contrast to the issues faced on North 5 Street.

311 complaints trend · 3.5/address → Stable

Crime trend 26 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on North 5 Street

What residents are reporting

Crime on North 5 Street

Nearby streets