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What is the city doing to help elfeth's alley deal with this mold infested, f... Acknowledged

100-142 N Front St Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA - Old City

2011-05-13 · Reported by Alec Siegel · Share · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged by: Philly 311
- Acknowledged Philly311
  
  The City currently does not provide a mold inspection/removal service. You can, however, call the Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Services (EHS) unit for a phone consultation at (215) 685-7344.
  
  Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a very informative web site that can be accessed through the following link: www.epa.gov. If you would like a telephone consultation on dealing with mold problems in your home, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also sponsors such a program. Call 1-800-438-4318 and leave your name and phone number. You should receive a return call the next business day.
  
  Thank you. (mb)
  
  2011-05-24 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Philly311
  
  Information submitted. (mb)
  
  2011-05-24 · Flag Flagged
- Alec Siegel (Guest)
  
  This is not my home. This home was foreclosed and now sits abandoned on the oldest, occupied street in America. The city of Philadelphia uses Elfreths Alley in it's tourism and marketing.
  "The foreclosure crisis may seem like a modern problem, but its effects are being felt even by the city's historic properties. You can read more: http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20101207_In_historic_Philly__old_buildings_an_endangered_species_.html#ixzz17xb6igpd
  "At the end of Elfreth's Alley - believed to be the nation's oldest residential street - No. 109 stands seemingly abandoned. Built around 1811, its former owners started a restoration project, never finished it, then left it to fall into foreclosure, according to the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. The Old City home has taken on water, mold flourishes inside and neighbors are concerned."
  
  2011-05-24 · Flag Flagged
- Reopened Alec Siegel (Guest)
  
  This issue is not resolved. 311 responded with a generic post and did not address the issue.
  
  2011-05-24 · Flag Flagged
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Noise from 'Irish' Pub Acknowledged

2nd & South St Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA - Queen Village

Paddy Whacks floods the surrounding area with drumming and amplified guitars until early morning hours. Even through closed windows, this is very loud. Many of us who live nearby have to rise before dawn for work. Please close windows and front door to contain the noise!

2010-05-24 · Reported by Working Stiff (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Please contact the District Attorney's Public Nuisance Task Force Unit to report noise. Thank you. (mb)
  
  2010-05-24 · Flag Flagged
- wishing the "Irish"neighbor was more considerate... (Guest)
  
  The noise from Paddy Whacks is too loud for a residential neighborhood. The noise often continues until 1-2am - during the weekends mostly, but also some weekdays. The loudest disturbance seems to be when there is a live performer. I realize this business may need to have loud music to give the impression of a successful and lively place but the noise is unbearable (and a nuisance) to those who live nearby.
  
  I have called the local police station but the noise level never decreases. I am glad SeeClickfix has the authority to alert business owners directly!
  
  2010-05-24 · Flag Flagged
- wishing the "Irish"neighbor was more considerate... (Guest)
  
  The noise from Paddy Whacks is too loud for a residential neighborhood. The noise often continues until 1-2am - during the weekends mostly, but also some weekdays. The loudest disturbance seems to be when there is a live performer. I realize this business may need to have loud music to give the impression of a successful and lively place but the noise is unbearable (and a nuisance) to those who live nearby.
  
  I have called the local police station but the noise level never decreases. I am glad SeeClickfix has the authority to alert business owners directly!
  
  2010-05-24 · Flag Flagged
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Garbage Cans being stored in the open Open

1118 Lombard St Philadelphia, PA - City Center East

The Apartment House at 1118 Lombard St. has just started to store their garbage cans in a Common Area shared between the Apartment House and twelve townhomes.
This Common Area is supposed to be kept clear at all times.
It not is the entrance to the Apartment House; it is also is the entrance to the back six townhomes, and a fire escape from the lower level of all twelve townhomes. There is an egress ally shared by the twelve townhomes that opens into this Common Area.

2012-09-13 · Reported by Joseph Dumpert · Share · Flag Flagged
- John (Guest)
  
  1118 Lombard also parks cars in this common area making it extremely difficult to pass thru. This area is supposed to be clear. Has anyone reported this ?
  
  2012-09-25 · Flag Flagged
- BigRedPA (Guest)
  
  I haven't. I was hoping one of the "Back 6" would champion that cause. I'm one of the "Front 6". If someone reports it, I'll gladly add my vote to it. I also have the Garbage Can issue reported on "PublicStuff". Seems like Philly311 uses that from their WEB Site.
  
  2012-09-25 · Flag Flagged
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Report trash, litter and dumping in your neighborhood Open

1208 South Street Philadelphia, PA - City Center East

L & M Food Market, located at 1208 South Street operates a junky looking table and puts large,bulky, used items on the sidewalk for sale during day and evening business hours. These items narrow the sidewalk and make it difficult to walk. The random used objects, randomly placed on the sidewalk and/or a make shift table, also make the block look trashy. They also chain used bikes up to the poles and put a sale sign out , as well as cheap cell phone signs in the street and over hanging the awning. I do not believe they have a permit for outside sales and would like appropriate department to look into this and if found to be illegal, take the necessary steps to stop them from doing this in the future. Thank you.

2012-10-02 · Reported by rock76251 (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Trees cut down in shared, common alley Open

256 South Alder Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - City Center East

The property owner along S. Alder cut down the trees in the shared common alley with S. Warncok and did not consult the neighbors. This is common land deeded to the property owners. Neighbors should have been told of this action. Beautiful mature trees made this a great block. All gone.

2013-05-14 · Reported by Mark on Warnock (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Pieman
  
  Here's an aerial view before.
  
  2013-05-15 · Flag Flagged
- Jason
  
  OMG! If I lived there, I'd be calling my lawyer right now.
  
  2013-05-15 · Flag Flagged
- Pieman
  
  I saw someone removing the wood today; I don't know if that was the tree-hater. Some of them were mature birch trees which are not offensive (like, Ginkos can be) . I think you and your neighbor
  
  2013-05-15 · Flag Flagged
- Pieman
  
  ...should consider taking legal action for the value of the trees or (if possible) the decrease in value of your homes.
  
  2013-05-15 · Flag Flagged
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Pothole Acknowledged

Northbound Ramp To I95 - Old City

Fill this pothole!

2010-03-03 · Reported by Bob Wombwell (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Please contact 1-800-FIX-ROAD since this is part of I-95. Thank you. (mb)
  
  2010-05-18 · Flag Flagged
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Unofficial street paint Open

307 South 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA - City Center East

Every year about this time, the streets in Wash West get painted for vendor stalls. It doesn't wear off for most of the year and creates a confusing and unsightly road surface. Can't they use chalk or water-soluble paint instead?

Is anyone allowed to paint the road surface? I'd like to add a few lines myself.

2013-06-06 · Reported by Jason · Share · Flag Flagged
- annette (Guest)
  
  WHAT a great point. who are the organizers of the events...anyone know? i'm sure they'd change their policy if they were reminded of how glaringly wrong this is. i imagine it's an easy fix.
  
  2013-06-06 · Flag Flagged
- poojones13 (Guest)
  
  Gay pride is this weekend so I am assuming it has to do with that.
  
  2013-06-06 · Flag Flagged
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Graffiti Open

307 South 11th Street Philadelphia, PA 08103, USA - City Center East

Graffiti on telephone box on the north-east corner of 11th and Clinton streets.

2013-04-13 · Reported by JetLag · Share · Flag Flagged
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No Parking In Zone 4 on Few Days Notice Open

1101-1119 Pine St Philadelphia, PA - City Center East

All of zone 4 parking (or at least every block I saw from Lombard up to Spruce and from 13th to 8th) is being blocked off for tomorrow's cleaning event. The signs were just put up a day or two ago and there is nowhere else to park since it encompasses the whole parking zone. Many residents have work or family obligations from 8am - 1 pm this Saturday and will now have their cars towed. If only a few blocks were closed at a time and/or there was more advanced notice, the residents of the area may have been able to plan accordingly. With no place left to park and no notice, it's a real burden on those who are not two adult households with 9-5 weekday jobs and no family obligations outside of the city. Isn't there a limit to the number of parking spaces that can be blocked off in a single parking zone at once? Aren't there regulations about how far in advance an organization should put up the no parking signs?

2012-11-30 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- J Cohen (Guest)
  
  You are allowed to park your vehicle on the opposite side of the street between 8:am and 1:00pm hen you will need to moce your car back to a legal parking spot. I am unsure if your new to this neighborhood but the homeowners and residents have beeing doing the fall and spring clean up for years. I suggest you become a member of the Washington West Civic Association or check their facebook page or website to find out what's going on in our community.
  
  2012-12-01 · Flag Flagged
- guest (Guest)
  
  I appreciate you taking the time to write back, but I don't think your response actually addressed the issue. Basically, you told me that I'm required to be at my car at 8 am on a Saturday and then again at 1 pm or else have my car ticketed and towed. I was trying to explain that for some people this is a very difficult requirement, especially on such short notice. This includes people who may work on Saturdays, attend school on Saturdays, celebrate the Sabbath on Saturdays, or have family obligations where they cannot drop everything to be there at exactly 8 am or exactly 1 pm. That's why I proposed other solutions such as only closing a few blocks at a time and/or giving more advanced notice. Another solution may be to allow opposite side parking for the 24 hours before and after - this would allow people who cannot be there at exactly the specified times required by the civic association to still move their cars. As far as notice, having an event "every year" still doesn't help me plan if I will need to take off from work or another commitment. If the date really is known so far in advance, perhaps it should be provided to those who buy a Zone 4 Permit when they buy it so they will know when it is or is not valid.
  
  2012-12-01 · Flag Flagged
- Wash West Civic Association (Guest)
  
  hi i'm from the wash west civic, an all-volunteer organization, and wanted to comment. we understand that this IS a hardship and we work like mad to notify everyone via signs, radio, news, etc., but haven't found a way to make it foolproof. hopefully the cleaned up streets will help allay some of the inconvenience...it was done thanks to the work of dozens and dozens of volunteers who hung (and then removed) signs, flyered cars, and were out there sweeping for hours. your suggestion is a good one but we could only WISH to get that kind of communication from the ppa!
  
  2012-12-06 · Flag Flagged
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Theft of copper downspouts Open

1224 Panama Street Philadelphia, PA - City Center East

My copper downspout was stolen last week. This is the third home on Panama Street where the copper downspouts were stolen in the last few weeks

2012-09-04 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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