Neighborhood summary

Living on West Ninth Street in Brooklyn is a challenging experience, as reflected by its grade of F and a score of 41.3, according to official city data. Residents grapple with a myriad of issues, with illegal parking being the most pressing concern, accounting for a staggering 73 complaints. This leads to frequent blockages, with driveway blockages (30 complaints) and blocked hydrants (31 complaints) being particularly problematic. The street is often congested with derelict vehicles (11 complaints), and even abandoned vehicles (2 complaints) have been reported.

Noise pollution is another significant issue, with both residential (11 complaints) and street/sidewalk noise (3 complaints) disrupting the peace. The noise often stems from loud music or parties (5 complaints), which can continue late into the night. The street's dirty condition (7 complaints) and rodent infestations (7 complaints) also pose health and safety concerns. Despite these issues, crime levels are relatively low, with only 1 felony and 1 misdemeanor reported, suggesting that the problems largely revolve around quality of life issues rather than safety concerns.

The surrounding streets, including Highlawn Avenue, West 10 Street, West Eighth Street, West 7 Street, and West 6 Street, all share similar grades of F, indicating that this is a widespread issue in the area. This creates a compounding effect, as residents may not find relief by simply moving to another nearby street. The ongoing challenges faced by residents of West Ninth Street reflect the need for increased city services and community engagement to address these longstanding quality of life issues.

311 complaints trend · 1.7/address → Stable

Crime trend 7 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on West Ninth Street

What residents are reporting

Crime on West Ninth Street

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