Illegal Dumpster


Last summer, our next door neighbors decided excavate their yard and replace the existing soil with clean fill and organic soil. To aid in this task, they placed a dumpster on the street which is mostly in front of our house so as not to block access to their yard via a side pathway. The dumpster has been there for five months and I’m getting sick of it for obvious reasons – it’s a eyesore, it’s attracting illegal dumping, it’s taking up a parking space etc. When we spoke to the homeowners, they pretty much told us to mind our own business – that they’re making an organic garden for their children and how dare we interfere with that- which I was kind of shocked by. Their plan is to keep the dumpster there until they finish the yard in the springtime. Since it’s an illegal dumpster, can I resolve this whole issue with a 311 call? I’m not worry about retribution or losing a cherished friendship since they’re being such jerks.

By mare | 01/15/2010 11:45 AM | Comment

Neighbor’s Illegal Driveway


The new tenants in the house around the corner from me are using the property’s sideyard as driveway. Since there is no curbcut and the curb isn’t painted, reporting it via 311 is pointless. However, the new tenants have posted a very large “no parking” zone sign on the gate and they now have an exclusive parking space in front their home. Here’s the kick, when one of my neighbors parked there, the tenants called the cops and the cops towed the car!!! My friend now has to go to traffic court with evidence that it is an illegal driveway. How messed up is that?

By mare | 06/30/2009 1:35 PM | Comment