F 0
MANHATTAN ยท East 40 Street 89 addresses ยท 2 precincts
Noise
Very loud
Pests
Some pests
Safety
Very safe
Maintenance
Poor
Cleanliness
Average
105
Noise
complaints
9
Rodent/
pest issues
0
Felonies
this year
0
Total
crimes

Neighborhood summary

Living on East 40th Street in Manhattan can be challenging, as reflected by its grade of 'F' based on official city data. The street is plagued by persistent issues that significantly impact the quality of life for its residents. One of the most pressing concerns is the high number of homeless person assistance requests, totaling 106. This often translates to visible encampments on the street, with reports numbering four, and can lead to various issues such as littering, noise, and potential safety hazards. The presence of illegal vendors, with 20 complaints, contributes to the street's disorderly appearance and can sometimes block sidewalks, making it difficult for pedestrians to navigate.

Illegal parking is another significant problem, with eight reported incidents. This can lead to blocked fire hydrants, a serious safety concern in a city where fires are a real threat. Additionally, the street condition complaints (five in total) suggest potholes, uneven pavement, and other infrastructure issues that can make walking and driving difficult and dangerous. These problems are exacerbated by the lack of snow removal in winter, as indicated by three snow or ice complaints. Residents also report issues with loud music or parties, with non-chronic complaints numbering 87, and blocked driveway issues (two complaints), which can cause neighbors to park in illegal or unsafe spots. The nearby streets, including East 39th, 41st, and 42nd, also share similar grades, suggesting a broader community-wide effort is needed to address these issues.

311 complaints trend ยท 2.9/address โ†’ Stable

Crime trend 4 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
52
50%
Neighbors
24
23%
Construction
12
11%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountDistribution
Parking/Traffic 31
Noise 105
Maintenance 51
Dirty/Trash 13
Rodents/Pests 9
Street Condition 35
Safety 72
Water/Sewer 11
Air Quality 27
Food/Eating 45
Other 55
Total454

What residents are reporting

Noise - Street/Sidewalk (57) Homeless Person Assistance (45) Vendor Enforcement (42) Street Condition (30) HEAT/HOT WATER (29) Illegal Parking (28) Noise (24) Encampment (21) Noise - Residential (12) For Hire Vehicle Complaint (12)

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Crime on East 40 Street

CategoryCount
Felonies0
Misdemeanors0
Violations0
Total0