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The property adjacent to the home I own has a tree whose base appears to be growing into the side my home. Although I enjoy its beauty and shade, the tree raises two issues. First, I have been told that its roots are likely growing into the foundation of my home, contributing to the flooding in my basement (despite my recent purchase of an expensive basement perimiter drainage system). Secondly, with the apparent increase of windy and rainy weather, including a tornado in Westchester, I worry if this tree might fall on my home during a severe storm. I have attempted to contact the owner and received no response. Does anyone have any advice about how to protect my property from the water damage and potential tree fall? I have already called the DOB about the adjacent property’s lack of sufficent drainage, but the dob took no action, and now if I try to sell my home, this info is permanently posted on DOB’s website, potentially discouraging future buyers.