Neighborhood summary

Living on Sapphire Street in Brooklyn can be a challenging experience, as indicated by its low grade of F (25.6) based on official city data. The most prevalent issue is illegal parking, with a staggering 16 complaints, suggesting that residents often struggle to find legal parking spots due to poorly parked or abandoned vehicles. The presence of derelict vehicles (9 complaints) and abandoned vehicles (7 complaints) further exacerbates this problem, making the street appear unsightly and potentially hazardous.

Another significant concern is related to electrical issues, with 11 complaints. This could mean frequent power outages, faulty wiring, or other electrical problems that pose safety risks to residents. The street also suffers from unsanitary conditions (11 complaints), with issues like trash accumulation (7 complaints), pests (6 complaints), and mold (5 complaints) indicating a lack of proper waste management and maintenance. Additionally, residents face challenges with blocked driveways (11 complaints), likely due to improper parking or vehicles obstructing the path.

The heat and hot water situation is also problematic, with 10 complaints, suggesting that some residents may not have consistent access to these essential utilities. Furthermore, there are concerns about illegal dumping (6 complaints) and posted parking sign violations (8 complaints), which contribute to the overall disorder and unsafety of the street. Compared to nearby streets like 78 Street and another Sapphire Street location, which have A grades, the quality of life on Sapphire Street is noticeably lower. Despite these challenges, crime rates on Sapphire Street are relatively low, with only 1 violation reported. However, this does not negate the pressing issues that residents face daily.

311 complaints trend · 7.4/address → Stable

Crime trend 47 total

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