F 0
MANHATTAN ยท Mercer Street 144 addresses ยท 2 precincts
Noise
Very loud
Pests
Few pests
Safety
Dangerous
Maintenance
Average
Cleanliness
Filthy
166
Noise
complaints
2
Rodent/
pest issues
22
Felonies
this year
38
Total
crimes

Neighborhood summary

Living on Mercer Street in Manhattan, especially around the address 144, is a challenging experience, as reflected by the city's grade of F and a score of 0. Residents here are plagued by a constant barrage of noise, with both residential and street/sidewalk noise complaints topping the list. The cacophony is not just limited to daytime hours; many residents have reported loud music and parties that stretch into the early morning, disrupting their sleep and quality of life. The noise is often accompanied by the thumping bass of car stereos, creating a relentless auditory assault.

The street's appearance is marred by frequent obstructions and illegal parking, with over 100 and 74 complaints respectively. Cars are often parked haphazardly, blocking hydrants, fire lanes, and even sidewalks, making it difficult for emergency services to access the area and for residents to navigate the street safely. The trash situation is also alarming, with over 100 complaints related to improper disposal, trash not being securely contained, and the accumulation of litter on the streets. The smell of trash, especially during the warmer months, can be overwhelming, and the sight of rats foraging through the open trash bins is not uncommon. The air quality in the area is also a concern, with 21 complaints, likely due to traffic congestion and poorly ventilated buildings. These issues, combined with the presence of encampments and the frequent need for homeless person assistance, paint a picture of a street in desperate need of attention and improvement.

311 complaints trend ยท 3.9/address โ†’ Stable

Crime trend 268 total

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
84
51%
Neighbors
31
19%
Construction
27
16%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

311 Complaints

CategoryCountDistribution
Parking/Traffic 77
Noise 166
Maintenance 9
Dirty/Trash 120
Rodents/Pests 2
Street Condition 131
Safety 119
Trees/Outdoor 3
Water/Sewer 16
Air Quality 39
Food/Eating 34
Other 91
Total807

What residents are reporting

Obstruction (106) Illegal Parking (74) Homeless Person Assistance (69) Noise - Residential (67) Residential Disposal Complaint (62) Noise - Street/Sidewalk (40) Encampment (40) Noise (39) Dirty Condition (36) Air Quality (21)

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Crime on Mercer Street

CategoryCount
Felonies22
Misdemeanors13
Violations3
Total38

Most common offenses

GRAND LARCENY (16) PETIT LARCENY (7) HARRASSMENT 2 (3) ROBBERY (2) CRIMINAL TRESPASS (2)