Neighborhood summary

Living on West 51st Street in Manhattan is an experience that can be quite challenging, as indicated by the street's grade of F and the high number of complaints. The street is characterized by a chronic issue of homelessness, with 30 complaints related to homeless person assistance. This often leads to concerns about safety, sanitation, and the overall well-being of both the homeless individuals and the residents. The noise level is another significant problem, with a combined total of 58 complaints related to residential, street/sidewalk, and vehicle noise. Residents often report loud music or parties (22 complaints), loud talking (18 complaints), and banging or pounding (12 complaints), which can make it difficult to enjoy a peaceful environment, especially at night.

Illegal parking is another major issue on West 51st Street, with 26 complaints. This can lead to blocked fire hydrants, double-parked vehicles, and generally chaotic parking conditions. The street's condition is also a source of concern, with 12 complaints about dirty conditions and 8 complaints about street conditions. These issues can make the street less inviting and even hazardous. Additionally, the street is plagued by chronic problems, such as cave-ins (5 complaints), and non-chronic issues like trash (12 complaints) and posted parking sign violations (18 complaints). The nearby streets also share similarly poor grades, suggesting that the problems on West 51st Street are not isolated but part of a broader pattern in the area. Crime is also a concern, with a total of 26 incidents, including petit larceny, miscellaneous penal law offenses, harassment, and grand larceny. The high crime rate, combined with the other challenges faced by residents, creates a stressful living environment on West 51st Street.

311 complaints trend · 5.7/address → Stable

Noise Breakdown

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311 Complaints

Notable buildings on West 51 Street

What residents are reporting

Crime on West 51 Street

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