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DC sez Mow Yer Lawn! Or Else!


Photo of (one of) our local vacant dump/chronicly broken into ho den at 401 M Street NW courtesy of today's ExaminerOvergrown lawns, such as this one located on 4th Street and M Street NW in Washington, can harbor rodents, conceal garbage, create an unpleasant smell, constitute a fire hazard or exacerbate grass pollen and asthma issues, according to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. – Michael Riccio/For the Examiner.  This lovely shell carries a $26,194 tax bill.

 

 

 

 

 

The Examiner reports that DCRA is cracking down on overgrown yards in a big way, indeed they are "on the prowl" for neglected weed jungles.  Read the article HERE.  DCist also has a post.

To reach DCRA to report a problem property call 202.442.4477.  Now if we can just get them over to 451 Ridge....wow.

Comments
Hi, Si.

As a matter of fact, MOCRS, DCRA, DPW, and DOH went by this property (and Ridge St) today for our fix-it! We planned this last week, by the way. :)

Posted By Mark Bjorge / At 4/30/08 1:23 PM
Thanks Mark!! I must've missed the email in the fray otherwise I would been ecstatic to join you all. Thanks for being on top of it.

Posted By Si Kailian / At 4/30/08 3:45 PM
Our (my, actually) bad, Si- I didn't send advance notice to you. The idea for this fix-it came from speaking with the (truly) lovely owner of the (truly) lovely house opposite M from this one. Thanks for the clean up work two weekends back, by the way. That (and the coffee Lydia served) got the ball rolling.

Posted By Mark Bjorge / At 4/30/08 7:58 PM
The email address for complaints is: housingcomplaints(at)dc.gov

yes mark she is fabulous, isnt she :)

Posted By Si Kailian / At 5/1/08 9:15 AM


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