Washington Heights Tops the List of Dog Poop Complaints
The neighborhood of Washington Heights has taken the top spot for dog poop complaints in New York City, with a total of 160 complaints filed since the beginning of the year. According to new 311 complaint data, the area has been plagued by dog waste, earning it the number one spot on the list of neighborhoods with the most dog poop complaints.
The Problem Persists
The issue of dog poop has been a persistent problem in Washington Heights, with residents and visitors alike complaining about the smell and sight of dog waste on the streets and sidewalks. Despite efforts to address the problem, the number of complaints has continued to rise, with the neighborhood taking the top spot from Hamilton Heights, which held the title in 2023.
Residents Speak Out
Residents of Washington Heights are speaking out about the problem, with one angry pedestrian taking to social media to express their frustration. "Please pick up your dog’s feces, it’s getting out of control," they wrote. "I don’t want to have to step over dog poop every time I walk up the stairs to my apartment."
The Top 10 List
The top 10 list of neighborhoods with the most dog poop complaints is as follows:
- Washington Heights, Manhattan (10032); 160 complaints; 0 donors
- Flatbush, Brooklyn (11226); 51 complaints; 2 donors
- Far Rockaway/Bayswater, Queens (11691); 37 complaints; 12 donors
- Kingsbridge, Bronx (10463); 35 complaints; 7 donors
- West Farms, Bronx (10460); 31 complaints; 11 donors
- Fordham Manor/Norwood, Bronx (10467); 31 complaints; 34 donors
- East New York, Brooklyn (11207); 31 complaints; 14 donors
- Bed-Stuy/Brownsville/Crown Heights, Brooklyn (11233); 28 complaints; 11 donors
- Soundview, Bronx (10472); 25 complaints; 1 donor
- East New York, Brooklyn (11208); 24 complaints; 4 donors
Efforts to Address the Problem
The Department of Sanitation has announced plans to increase enforcement and fines for dog owners who fail to pick up after their pets. Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch has promised to crack down on offenders, with fines of up to $250 for those who fail to clean up after their dogs. However, despite these efforts, the problem persists, and residents are calling for more to be done to address the issue.
