F 0
MANHATTAN ยท East 126 Street 81 addresses ยท 1 precinct
Noise
Very loud
Pests
Infested
Safety
Unsafe
Maintenance
Poor
Cleanliness
Dirty
154
Noise
complaints
207
Rodent/
pest issues
8
Felonies
this year
21
Total
crimes

Neighborhood summary

Living on East 126 Street in Manhattan is an experience that can be quite challenging, as reflected by its low grade and high number of resident complaints. The most pressing issue is noise, with a total of 43 complaints, many of which are related to loud music or parties that often extend into the late hours, disrupting the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Residents have reported banging or pounding sounds, which could indicate construction work or rowdy behavior, adding to the overall noise pollution. The second most common complaint, illegal parking, further exacerbates the quality of life, with parked vehicles often blocking fire hydrants, sidewalks, and other essential infrastructure.

The street's F grade is not surprising given the presence of chronic issues such as trash and dirty conditions, with residents reporting five complaints each for these categories. The presence of homeless individuals seeking assistance on the street adds another layer of complexity to the situation. Although the crime statistics for the area are low, with no reported felonies, misdemeanors, or violations, the high number of complaints suggests that there are significant quality-of-life concerns that need to be addressed. The neighboring streets also fare poorly, with East 127 Street and East 128 Street both receiving D grades, indicating that the issues plaguing East 126 Street are not isolated but rather part of a larger trend in the area.

311 complaints trend ยท 10.6/address โ†’ Stable

Crime trend 63 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
68
44%
Neighbors
77
50%
Construction
0
0%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountDistribution
Parking/Traffic 46
Noise 154
Maintenance 607
Dirty/Trash 24
Rodents/Pests 207
Street Condition 11
Safety 91
Trees/Outdoor 7
Water/Sewer 17
Air Quality 15
Other 60
Total1239

What residents are reporting

UNSANITARY CONDITION (198) HEAT/HOT WATER (196) Noise - Residential (114) PLUMBING (109) PAINT/PLASTER (93) WATER LEAK (58) GENERAL (45) DOOR/WINDOW (45) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (31) ELECTRIC (26)

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Crime on East 126 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies8
Misdemeanors11
Violations2
Total21

Most common offenses

PETIT LARCENY (5) FELONY ASSAULT (4) ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (3) HARRASSMENT 2 (2) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (2)