The bears who reside at the corner of Brooklyn Avenue and Bergen Street have woken up from hibernation. The bears slept soundly during the cold winter months with some stirs here and there, but today they're back with avengence.
Our neighbors on Brooklyn Avenue (their yard faces Bergen Street) have decided to inaugrate the warm weather with excessively loud music. Thus letting us know that summer will soon be here and we will once again be subjected to their loud music/noise.
There is nothing wrong with having a gathering at your home and playing some music, but when your music carries down the end of the block and your neighbors can barely hear their television, it becomes a huge nuisance.
Furthermore, if this behavior is tolerated it's an invitation for others to follow suit. There is strength in numbers and I urge you to call 311 and file a complaint. The address is 120 Brooklyn Avenue. Make sure to write down your complaint number. You can tell the 311 representive that you're a member of The Rebirth of Bergen Street Association, if you want to remain anonymous.
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13 comments:
iconoclast6 said...
Hi Folks,
Sally and I will be away when the next meeting is scheduled. I happened to meet Rose, a rep from the tenants association from the building across the street.
She is interested in coming to the next meeting to discuss quality of life issues on the block. Her email address is rpj628@aol.com
April 24, 2009 6:25 PM
iconoclast6 said...
Extraordinary noise/music/obscenities coming from house of corner of Brooklyn and Bergen, specifically 120 Brooklyn Ave.
311 complaint/confirm # C11474136610, fild 4/24 @ 7P
April 24, 2009 7:12 PM
Please note 311 complaint numbers, date and time it was filed. Please bring the complaints to the attention of the Bergen Street Block Association.
All these complaints will be assembled in letters to The Mayors Office and The Commanding Officer at The 77 Pct. NYPD is empowered to issue a summons for noise per NYC statute.
On Friday, 4/24 at least 15 calls were made with no response. NYPD reported they received no commncation from 311.
As discussed in our meeting, until decided otherwise, it may be more prudent to deal with this and similar issues as a collective rather than individually.
Please continue to caLL 311 and record the complaint numbers, the date ad time filed.
Can hear the loud music from the corner again, obscuring sound from my TV or radio...which cannot be heard from people on the street.
More calls to 311.
per 311, police reported no noise issues Friday. Be certain to bring copies of your 311 complaints
My complaint #'s are as follows:
C1-1-474096760 @ 9:15 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2009
C1-1-474337087 @ 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2009
You people were realllllly bored last friday huh... Let's review the events of the day ...it was roughly 85* degrees outside it's sad that the first nice day of the year was spent either sitting on the couch watching tv or on the phone trying to end someones funday, that's sadddd may be if you were out burning some calories instead of looking for a reason to make someone elses life unhappy you would be alot happier with your lives. BOY WHAT A MOUNTAIN OF BULL!
I wasn't bored at all. I worked hard all week and have every right to unwind without being subjected to such noise. By the way, I'm perfectly happy with my life and I will continue to call 311, if the need arises, to ensure that my level of happiness remains the same.
It's fine keep using your time in an unproductive manner. I garentee that your efforts will be pointless you can't make any one do anything.
I think it's pretty sad that you guarantee that our efforts will be pointless.
I know change is very difficult for some to embrace, but you have to realize that a community cannot stay stagnate; it needs to evolve.
Are you happy with the poop all over the place? Were you ecstatic when several cars were broken into a few Saturdays ago?
Crown Heights should no longer be known for the riots of the early 90's. We deserve the same treatment and amenities that other neighborhoods demand. If you believe wanting better for yourself and your family is unproductive, then what do you consider productive?
Yes, it's "sad" that 311 and the police have better things to do like find killers and service people with no hot water. Than listen to your silly complaints. That's so unbeliveable yah think the irony of this is you people have so much to say to but nobody bothered to go talk to their neighbor."THATS SAD!"
Hi Folks,
Glad to know we're getting input from our neighbors and community here. Also check out the following site
as a great resource for what's going on in and around us: www. brooklynian.com . We're not the only ones who have issues and concerns about how to have the best quality of life, for everyone.
Will look forward to everyone sharing their feeling online and in upcoming meetings. Though we're not all the same, I bet we have more in common, than we have differences. This should include everyone. Though homeowners have specific issues, and tenants have specific issues, we are all community, and the goal is partnership around shared ideals.
One thing is clear though, change is an inevitable as time passing. Kind of sad to see some some of the old stuff, people and classic customs go. All my vinyl is long gone. However, I have disagree with, "truth needs to be told", I think it's exciting to see new people, customs and cultures come into the block, our neighborhood, and Brooklyn.
Diversity does bring growing pains, but it also brings opportunity to learn new things while exploring differences. At one time or another, everyone was new around here. However, everyone wants to feel welcome while being respected coming into a new neighborhood and block.
As an older-timer here, I know for a fact that the louder than appropriate music is not a new issue, and that our neighbors have been spoken to. In fact, I've also been asked to turn my own music down. Sometimes when its good to ya...louder just speaks to my soul!!
Ultimately though, I've found it possible to enjoy my music so that its only heard inside my own house--and ot be my neighbors. God knows, some of my musical taste isn't for everyone, and I also wouldn't want to keep someone from enjoying whatever they want to do inside their own house for hearing my music. Reciprocal respect has, for the most part, always been in play on the block...and should be what we strive for. Now if there is gonna be an outdoor concert/carnival event, them I'll have to submit some of my own musical choices.
But there are more issues and concerns than loud music. We will all deal with this, but we've also got other agenda items. Drugs, gangs and safety are always on the top of the list. However, there are also a huge amount of fun things we need to be involved with for our kids, and the time we share with our neighbors and community. A committed collective can assist with gathering an sharing information of community services and events that we can all benefit from. Other blocks and neighborhoods do it, and we can to.
In summary, I hope "everyone" who has expressed opinions we have the courage to also attend meetings. I think we'll be a better group if all participate, rather than simply talk.
Anon 8:54 p.m. very well put.
Well, well, It's 5/22, Friday of Memorial Day Weekend. Time to relax from the work week, and enjoy... But wait, deep in the recesses of our homes only one musical source can be heard...coming in from outside.
Now I wonder if out friend and neighbor "Truth Be Told" has made a complaint to 311. yet. Certainly he/she recognizes that everyone has the right to play/hear their own music or TV.
So Truth, should the solution be for everyone to blast music so non one can hear anything, or for each party to enjoy it for their pleasure?
Hmmn, did anyone from this source speak to their neighbors about having an outdoor concert event in advance?
Truth, what do you think...is this reciprocal respect? Me thinks this is an area we'll have to work on.
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