Zombie home: 111-38 76 Drive

The home was purchased in 1995, and has been in a dilapidated state for nearly two decades. Owner occasionally drops by when there is flood damage or when occupied by squatter. Complaints were filed. Owner just paid the fine. Can something more be done? Candidate for City Council in 2023

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New Building at 78-29 Austin Street

Neighbors had difficulty finding out information regarding the site under construction for years. YIMBY’s August 2022 reported 123 enclosed parking spaces and 91 possible condominium units. That number may have increased to 98 according to the latest filing at the NYC Buildings Department. Candidate for City Council in 2023

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Mark Graham’s and Bobby Ehrenberg’s selfless transitional housing at 134-04 101 Avenue

Mark and Bobby have been helping people referred by parole officers and attorneys for over a decade without receiving any compensation. Mark has arthritis that is hampering his ability to continue his good deed. Do drop by and thank them for what they do. I did, and I will again. Candidate for City Council in…

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Citizen enforcers law should be expanded, not banned. Councilman Gennaro is wrong!

New York City Administrative Code allows citizens to issue noise summons. (Title 24: Environmental Protection and Utilities, Chapter 2 Noise Control, Subchapter 8: Enforcement § 24-261 Citizen’s complaint). Councilman James Gennaro wants to ban it. The adjudication process needs to be clear. Rights of citizens to go against noise and other quality of life issues such…

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Housing for 3 out of 2,000 is “indisputably successful” per City Hall

Department of Homeless Services spent $61.4 million to clear 2,308 homeless people and their encampments from March 21, 2022 to November 30, 2022 were able to place only 3 in housing. In Comptroller Brad Lander’s audit report, homeless activities resumed at 31% of those sites. Candidate for City Council in 2023

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Local Law 97 (2019) – Climate Mobilization Act

Text of the Law. Local Law 97 website. Columbia Law School Climate Law Tracker. 40% reduction in aggregate greenhouse gas emissions from covered buildings by 2030 based on 2005. Moderate decarbonization improvements include upgrading boilers, modernizing controls,installing high-efciency lights, appliances, and fxtures, and implementing relatively minor insulationand air sealing measures. Combined, these improvements can reduce…

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2 houses, 2 owners; 1 lot divided down the middle

The 100′ x 80′ lot on Burns Street was divided in half in 2015 due to mortgage default. The side owned by the original owner is maintained as best as she could, but the other side is dilapidated. Since the divided property is still technically one lot, owner continues to pay 100% of the real…

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1′ over 10 years: Fence height dispute at 94-32 114 Street

NYC Buildings code allows front yard fence not over 4 feet. A 5′ brick fence dispute was file in 2013. Owner spent 10 years of her life, and had to hire architects, contractors, expeditors for failing to remove one foot of height the proper way. In the meantime, her next door neighbor and other houses…

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A 15-year holdover!!!

She was homeowner’s girlfriend. Homeowner built an illegal basement for them. Even after splitting with homeowner’s son, she would not leave. She had other children, took over the backyard and garage, and parked a no-license car blocking driveway. She never paid rent, and demanded $70K moving expense. What would you do? Candidate for City Council…

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Among 182 cities, NYC is the worst place to start a career per Wallethub

Professional Opportunities – Total Points: 70 Quality of Life – Total Points: 30 Sources: Data used to create this ranking were collected from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Indeed.com, Glassdoor, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Council for Community & Economic Research, United States Conference of Mayors, Bureau…

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