News 12 cameras captured multiple bags of garbage, homeless encampments and needles scattered along Ittner Place in Tremont.

A vacant lot on Ittner Place is now surrounded by sidewalks cluttered with illegal dumping and unsafe conditions. Residents in the area say this has been an ongoing issue for years.

The block of debris lies between Park Avenue and Webster Avenue. It is one block away from Bronx Leadership Academy.

One local resident said the city is doing their part.

"The city cleans up, and then three hours later, there's trash here," said Roberto.

News 12 crews witnessed hundreds of needle caps within the vacant lot.

News 12 reached out to the city’s Department of Sanitation.

It said, “The Department of Sanitation has dedicated significant resources to cleaning this area multiple times and it is unfortunate that careless residents and crooked contractors continue to drop trash here."

A spokesperson from DSNY said the teams have cleaned the area 13 times so far this year, the latest cleanup on Aug. 25.

It said it cleaned the vacant lot eight times this year, with the latest cleanup on Thursday.

News 12 also reached out to the city's Department of Homeless Services regarding the ongoing homeless issue on the block.

A spokesperson said they have conducted outreach in the area on multiple occasions and will continue to do so. DHS said it sent its team to the location for assistance as soon as News 12 reached out.

It said in a statement, "DHS also works closely with our agency partners to address quality of life concerns across communities, and we have been responsive to requests for assistance from this neighborhood. We are committed to keep going back to ensure that New Yorkers in need are connected to supports and we are addressing any community concerns."