Neighborhood summary

Living on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, especially around address 170, is an experience marked by a cacophony of noise that permeates the streets and apartments alike, according to official city data. The most prevalent complaint, noise from residential areas, totals a staggering 795 reports, with banging/pounding (655) and loud music/parties (141) being the most frequent offenders. This persistent din is not confined to specific times of the day, with reports of loud talking (22) and trespassing (18) further contributing to the general sense of disorder. The noise is so severe that it often affects entire buildings, with 40 reports specifying this issue, compared to 38 reports for apartment-only disturbances.

In addition to the noise, residents also grapple with practical issues that impact their daily lives. Blocked driveways, with 71 reports, can make it difficult for residents to access their homes, with 37 reports of no access and 34 of partial access. Derelict vehicles, numbering 25 reports, can further impede accessibility and create an unsanitary condition (45 reports), compounding the challenge of navigating the street. The heat and hot water system also pose problems, with 78 reports of issues in this area. These challenges are not isolated to Williams Avenue; nearby streets such as Hinsdale Street, Alabama Avenue, Snediker Avenue, Georgia Avenue, and Van Sinderen Avenue also share similarly low grades, indicating a broader struggle with these issues across the neighborhood.

The crime statistics further underscore the challenges faced by residents. With a total of 127 criminal offenses recorded, including 34 felonies, 71 misdemeanors, and 12 violations, the street is not without its safety concerns. Other offenses related to theft (18), assault 3 & related offenses (17), harassment 2 (12), and petit larceny (10) top the list, suggesting a range of criminal activities that can make living on Williams Avenue a trying experience.

311 complaints trend · 5.4/address → Stable

Crime trend 65 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

311 Complaints

Notable buildings on Williams Avenue

What residents are reporting

Crime on Williams Avenue

Nearby streets