Issues: blighted property

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Lawn needs mowing at North Troy Dental Archived

5th Ave Troy, NY 12182, USA - Troy

The dentist at North Troy Dental has seemed to close up shop suddenly and left the property a mess. Weeds are over a foot tall.

2012-05-23 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Seems to have been abandoned
  
  2013-05-19 · Flag Flagged
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Dumping Archived

197-211 Church St Troy, NY 12180, USA - Troy

Would someone check this area between Church St and 4th. It is is where I always see the Lawn Pro trucks and people and it appears that they are turning this vacant lot into a dumping ground for everything. It was bad enough to go by the corner of Church and Division in the am and see guys out there relieving themselves. Now it appears that they have taken over this vacant lot. Somebody needs to check this out.

2011-12-14 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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- John Moore (Guest)
  
  Prostition at 80 Jefferson Street, Troy, NY
  
  2012-03-07 · Flag Flagged
- Carol (Guest)
  
  Has anyone looked into this area? I have not seen any one weight it in on from the City?
  
  2012-03-15 · Flag Flagged
- Carol (Guest)
  
  I posted this 4 months ago. It does not appear that anything is being done about to date. In fact, for the past 3 days that I have been past the site, early morning, there have been dump trucks dumping more material in this lot. What is going on with this? It would be nice if someone from the City would just answer this. The place is really becoming an eyesore, plus does anyone know what kinds of materials they are dumping there? Some of that can be seen in definitely construction debris which I thought was regulated by the State when it comes to dumping it. Please look into this.
  
  2012-04-12 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Carol (Guest)
  
  I have never received any feed back on this issue. Might just as well close it. Certainly did no good to post it in the first place. Dummping continues unabated.
  
  2012-11-13 · Flag Flagged
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overgrown Archived

577 Congress St Troy, NY 12180, USA - Troy

The island at the intersection of pawling & Rt 2 is overgrown. Who is suppose to be mowing the grass and cutting back the weeds. Mr. Mayor, I thought you wanted to keep our city clean. All I hear about is city hall.

2010-06-21 · Reported by Art Brooks (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- The Dartlady
  
  Visit the Mt. Ida Preservation Hall and let MIPA members know. They'll take care of it. The city never has although it IS their responsiblity.
  
  2010-08-03 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Art Brooks (Guest)
  
  The City of Troy has cleanned and mowed the island. It looks much better. Thanks.
  
  2010-08-19 · Flag Flagged
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Garbage. Archived

2800-2898 6th Ave Troy, NY 12180, USA - Troy

If DPW refuses to pick up furniture, emptied TV case (2), tires that are piling up in front of a vacant building who is going to? Where is the supervisior of DPW does he ever ck up on his workers? Please, pay attention. Sorry St. Basils about your festival this weekend NC is trashed and no one cares.

2011-06-01 · Reported by nina glandz (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- smelly (Guest)
  
  driving around the streets and going home to do there own chores evey 2 hours and going to the bar hahhahahah we have them on 7th ave and we see them going home for 2 hours to do there own chores
  
  2011-06-01 · Flag Flagged
- nini (Guest)
  
  There are now 5 tires on 6th ave furniture 2 tv cases. Grocery/deli stores loaded from corner to corner with garbage. Where is code? Where is DPW.
  
  2011-06-02 · Flag Flagged
- nina glandz (Guest)
  
  Thank you to our counsel person Mark McGrath for taking care of our garbage issue so quickly!
  
  2011-06-03 · Flag Flagged
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  Issue is resolved
  
  2011-06-03 · Flag Flagged
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Weed along road Archived

73-79 New York 2 Troy, NY 12180, USA - Troy

The weeds along Rt 2 as is many streets in troy are growing so large and out past the gardrails that it is a danger to bikers, people walking, and to cars. Why can't the city keep them cut back and clean up along outter streets not just downtown.

2010-06-21 · Reported by Art Brooks (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed Art Brooks (Guest)
  
  Someone mowed the weeds along RT 2.
  didn't clean anything up but at least their mowed down, thanks.
  
  2010-07-18 · Flag Flagged
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unshoveled walkway Archived

Second Avenue Lansingburgh - Troy

The owner of the white house, which is abandoned and sits back on Second Avenue between Price Chopper and Rite Aid, needs to shovel the sidewalk in front of the place which has about a foot of snow on it. Both Price Chopper and Rite Aid have cleaned their walkways. As a result, people have to walk in the street on Second Avenue which is an accident waiting to happen. A lot of elderly people walk to Price Chopper and use this walkway. The property is an eyesore where you see vagrants walking in and out of there in the summertime and the grass is a foot high a lot of the time and not maintained. The City should take action to get rid of this blight and hold the owner responsible; it's an attractive nuisance.

2011-01-14 · Reported by J. Ralbovsky (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- city slackers (Guest)
  
  it's probably owned by the city.
  
  You should call the city and ask who owns it.
  
  The city owns many many abandoned buildings all over troy and lansignburgh and they never maintain them.
  
  2011-01-18 · Flag Flagged
- Closed jralbovsky
  
  problem fixed.
  
  2011-01-30 · Flag Flagged
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Old car rotting away Archived

Lindwood Court Sausse Ave Troy, NY - Frear Park

On the property of the home at lindwood court and sausse ave there is a red Saab that's sitting in the yard with weeds growing up all around it. It's been there without plates for years. It is on private property but still is an eyesore for the neighborhood. Why doesn't the owner just have it hauled away and get a few bucks from the salvage yard?

2011-07-12 · Reported by dina (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- dina (Guest)
  
  pic http://i54.tinypic.com/2rhvl3t.jpg
  
  2011-07-12 · Flag Flagged
- Hal (Guest)
  
  It's his or her private property. He or she can do as they wish with it. If you don't like seeing it, just look the other way.
  
  2011-07-13 · Flag Flagged
- Tina (Guest)
  
  Not quite sure about the "private property" protection. I believe it has to be surrounded by a 6 ft high fence so it can't be viewed and devalue other neighbors property. If I were the annoyed Neighbor I would call Code and ask what the situation is.
  
  2011-07-13 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Hal (Guest)
  
  thanks
  
  2011-07-13 · Flag Flagged
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Over grown grass, bushes, weeds & trees Archived

126 Presdient Street Troy, NY 12180 - Troy

Vacant house that the city is proposing to tear down is Over grown with grass, bushes, weeds & trees making the area unsafe. We should not have to wait until it happens or someone gets hurt.

2010-07-14 · Reported by Margaret Casey (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- The Dartlady
  
  Not so Tim - They only do that to owner occupants. If it were owned by someone other than the city, no action would be taken on it. They only go after the easy fish.
  
  2010-07-29 · Flag Flagged
- Margaret Casey (Guest)
  
  Ok. They have now posted a notice on the bldg stating to be torn down, but no date. Anywhere from 8/1 - 9/30? That's no enough info people. We want a real date.
  
  2010-07-30 · Flag Flagged
- Margaret Casey (Guest)
  
  This is still open. Have not heard a word from anyone but Peggy K. No date posted yet..........
  
  2010-08-13 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Margaret Casey
  
  Finally completed on 11/4/10. THANK YOU
  
  2010-11-05 · Flag Flagged
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Vacant lot overgrown Open

645-649 2nd Ave Troy, NY 12182, USA - Troy

The city mowed HALF of the vacant lot of about 647 2nd ave just prior to the Memorial day parade. Hope this gets taken care of before rodents and insects/arachnids become a larger problem to the surrounding residences/businesses.

2011-07-07 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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City of Troy Property - part of the problem or the solution? Open

625-709 U.S. 4 Troy, NY 12180, USA - Troy

City of Troy is occupying the old Tire Warehouse and not maintaining the building or grounds.

This property has many issues besides the obvious busted windows, uncut grass. It's a real eyesore on a block where 7 other properties already sit vacant. All in better shape I might add than the building the city occupies to store city trucks and equipment.

Is this building insured with the city or are they squatting?

Either way they should maintain it if they choose to use it!

2011-07-01 · Reported by UncleSam · Share · Flag Flagged
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- scrapper (Guest)
  
  A couple years ago I watched a thief taking items out of this property through a back window, He was sliding long aluminum ladders out the window.
  
  I called the police and do you know what the dispatch said... ?! He wanted to know how I knew it wasn't the property owner himself taking the items?! How did I know it was a thief!? He basically argued with me while the thief removed the goods.
  
  The dispatch did finally relent and send an officer. The officer arrived about 15 minutes after I phoned and the thief was long gone by then.
  
  That's the reception I got for reporting a real theif stealing real things out of the property. Imagine the response I would have gotten if I called and said... Hi, the DPW workers are removing all the metal out of the city owned building.
  
  <dispatcher> How do you know they aren't supposed to be taking the metal?
  
  It's just not worth the hassle and aggrivation calling the police for anything other than a serious issue.
  
  2011-07-06 · Flag Flagged
- Unclesam (Guest)
  
  Well ya cut the grass but "your building" still needs attention
  
  2011-07-08 · Flag Flagged
- The Dartlady
  
  @Unclesam: Talked about it at last night's council meeting not that I necessarily expect them to replace the windows immediately...hahaha...
  
  2011-07-08 · Flag Flagged
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  2011-07-28 · Flag Flagged
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rodent problem now because of vacant houses/lots Open

1029 Short Sixth - Troy

vacant house with lots FULL of garbage, etc. Now loaded with rodents. PLEASE do something about this now. Thank you

2011-07-06 · Reported by m (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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over grown weeds Open

31 Brunswick Rd Troy, NY 12180, USA - Troy

over grown weeds in empty lot needs to be cut and clean please !!!!!!!

2011-06-29 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- samual wilson (Guest)
  
  pleace take care of this
  
  2011-06-29 · Flag Flagged
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Illegal Dumping Open

77-78 Gurley Ave Troy, NY 12182, USA - Troy

Vehicles pulling into vacant Catholic Diocese lot on Gurley Avenue across from Self Storage Units dumping unwanted garbage/debris during all hours of day and night! Not to mention all of the dirtbags that drive along and toss their garbage out their car windows. Install video cameras at storage units that monitor users comings and goings with views that pan across the street as well. Lock gates to storage units during evenings hours and install no dumping signs. Police PLEASE take notice! This is not a landfill!

2010-12-26 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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City owned, abandoned building should be demolished Open

14 Oakwood Ave Troy, NY 12180, USA - Troy

14 Oakwood ave has been an eyesore in the otherwise blight free neighborhood. This is the only boarded up building on the entire street.

The city foreclosed on the property for back taxes about 2 years ago. Prior to that, the city kept taking the owner to court to force him to do something about the dilapidated building. He paid many fines but never did anything to the property.

Now, the city of Troy owns it and they won't even "pretty up" the facade like they were trying to force the previous owner to do!

Since it is wide open on both sides (doors and windows open), the building is filled with feral cats, skunks, gophers and other wildlife. Not to mention that it is has become a "playroom" for the most of the neighborhood kids. Eventually, someone is going to get hurt and the city is going to get sued.

If the city won't do the right thing for the neighborhood and demolish this building... they should at least board it up securely and paint the facade, remove all the weeds and trees etc etc etc. Make it presentable.

2010-06-29 · Reported by 14 Oakwood Ave Needs to be demolished (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Needs (Guest)
  
  Maybe the Troy Record Newspaper could do a follow up story on this quality of life/property value issue?
  
  It's been 1.5 years since it did the first story and nothing has changed.
  
  http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/07/25/news/doc4c4bc49257f75900934636.txt
  
  2011-11-03 · Flag Flagged
- Needs (Guest)
  
  Fall is quickly fading into winter. It seems that Russ Reeves was just placating me back in May 2011 when he said the building would be demolished in the fall.
  
  This dilapidated building was in the recent city of Troy foreclosure auction and got no bids. Not even 1 dollar. This is the third foreclosure auction it has been in with no bids.
  
  I have spoken with many prospective buyers that come to look at the building. They all say the same thing... "it wouldn't be cost effectove to rehab". This is especially true since the utility company ripped up the sidewalk, dug down 8 feet and permenantly disconnected the sewer, water and gas lines to ready the building for demolition. It would cost a new owner a small fortune just to have the utilities reconnected.
  
  Instead of demolishing the eyesore (or fixing it up), the city has has placed it in a "private sale" along with 80 other properties that didn't receive any bids in past foreclosure auctions.
  
  http://troyny.gov/foreclosuresprivatesale.html
  
  This ongoing private sale looks like a last ditch effort for the city to shirk its responsibilities it has to its tax paying citizens. We're not asking for something the city didn't DEMANDED from 14 Oakwood aves previous owner. The property has been boarded up for 7+ years. It's time to fix it up or demolish it.
  
  2011-11-03 · Flag Flagged
- Don (Guest)
  
  This property value killing, eyesore is still sitting vacant, semi-boarded up and 1/2 full of moldy garbage and junk.
  
  It's a-l-m-o-s-t comical that back in December of 2011, the city chose to spend the funds to demolish the building directly behind 14 Oakwood Ave... 388 10th street.
  
  Why is it comical?
  
  Because right now there are still at least 5 other boarded up buildings on that block of 10th St.
  Razing 1 of 6 boarded up buildings on a street where's there's little traffic and almost everyone is a renter is NOT going to make a significant difference in the neighborhood or property values.
  
  However, razing the ONLY boarded up building, that's surrounded mostly by tax paying homeowners, on a MUCH busier street WOULD make an immediate and significant difference in the quality of life for the residents and the 1000's of commuters travelling Oakwood Ave. on a daily basis.
  
  I try to remain positive and patient but after 7 years of inactivity and nonchalance, it's not easy.
  
  2012-02-27 · Flag Flagged
- Don (Guest)
  
  For those that aren't aware, 14 Oakwood Ave. (and the now vacant lot behind it - 388 10th st.) was sold for $500 total via private sale in March. The city council approved the sale at their meeting on 4/5/12. The new owner also owns Legends tattoo parlor on 5th ave in Troy. From what I understand, the property will be owner occupied. "Progress" on the buildings rehabilitation must be shown within 6 months of the sale or the city can use the reverter clause to reclaim the property.
  
  I want to thank Ken Zalewski for keeping myself (& the neighborhood) updated on this long drawn out situation. We need more caring city council members like Ken.
  
  2012-05-09 · Flag Flagged
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Vacant burnt out building Open

71 Fifth Ave Troy, NY 12180, USA - Troy

This beautiful limestone front building was bought at auction going on 3yrs now. Owner never has done anything to rehab. This neighborhood has to look at this sad sight. This owner should give this building back to the City or fix it. Shame on you, and you live right here in Troy!

2010-04-20 · Reported by Nina Glandz · Share · Flag Flagged
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