Neighborhood Development Annual Report 2020-2021

Community Improvements

From Condemned to Gem The enormous shade tree behind 109 Duffy Ave. was hiding a dangerous secret. It looked mighty, but it was rotten inside. One particularly ugly winter storm ripped it out by the roots, and smashed it through the second story of the lovely Cape Cod home. It tore into both bedrooms, clobbered the bathroom, and nearly ripped through the floor joists. Another tree took out the air-conditioning unit and creamed the deck. The house was quickly condemned by Neighborhood Development’s Code Compliance inspectors, since it was unsafe to occupy. Rain was pouring in from the exposed roof. The owner planned to demolish it. Councial Glenn, owner of Frasier Glenn Investments LLC, found the house on Facebook.

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