A story on Bail Reform
Mohab is a hard working mechanic. After work, he would do side jobs to earn extra income. A friend of his asked him to move a food cart for $150 in August. Unknowingly, the cart did not belong to his friend, and the owner reported it stolen. He and his friend were caught and charged…
NYS HCR Plus One ADU Program: silent
$85 million was allocated in the 2022-2023 Capital Budget to create and upgrade Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) across the state. Neighborhood Restore is the designated funding agency for New York City. Over a year later, one could not find information to apply. What happens to the funding?
Casa NYC Bar at 131-15 Jamaica Avenue
The bar attracts late night noise, loiters, fights, public urination, parking congestion…
Impossible to enforce pooper law?
Ever since the law was enacted in 1978, enforcement success is zero. How about doing it another way? Reward citizens who catch them in the act? Upload pictures and videos with address of offending owner. Citizens will share 50% of paid fines.
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?
Owner purchased property in FH Gardens 18 months ago; but neighbor has been difficult allowing the family to move in.
(1) Neighbors complained about rat infestation soon after property was purchased; (2) moved yard furnitures on new owner’s property; (3) placed trash can blocking shared walk path; (4) told friends to use owner’s parking spot… among others. I asked the homeowner to invite me to house warming.
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?
NYCHA Code Violations are not known, but yours are!
“(F)or the city’s 400,000 public housing residents, whose code violation histories remain invisible.” Check out yours here.
Construction damages at 132-77 Metropolitan Avenue
Owner filed a mixed used building permit in 2018. Neighbors complained about safety and damages to adjacent properties.