This issue was recategorized from Illegal Dumping to Private Property Issue.

This is a wild and, frankly, irresponsible exaggeration. First of all DPW is correct, it's private property, so not "dumping." Second, it looks nothing like Sanford and Son. Third, the property is generally extremely well-maintained, and in fact is an anchor for that block. Attached street view photo from google maps -- it's 17 months old, but this is what it typically looks like. Fourth "right up against the school" is total nonsense. The property technically borders Jepson, but the yard isn't even remotely visible from the school -- it's up a very steep hill with a thick strip of vacant wooded lot between the school and the home, and can't be seen from the school even in winter. So why that is an issue is a puzzle.

Fifth, it sounds like you live in the neighborhood. Did you knock and ask the homeowner why the property, which is generally in such very good shape, has some material in the yard that you find objectionable? Maybe there's something going on in the family's life, and you might even be able to help them out. I really wonder why you ran to seeclickfix without even the courtesy of talking to your neighbor. This property is not only not a consistent problem, it's generally gorgeous -- it's a complete joke to use the word "blight" in the same sentence.

Well, I know the homeowner, so when I saw this, I knocked. One of the residents is a construction contractor, and yes, left some leftover lumber from a job in the yard where it shouldn’t be -- they had been hoping to use it for a small project. According to the homeowner, it is being removed and they're also installing new fencing.

Next time, maybe act like a neighbor before publishing ridiculous exaggerations?

Ha yeah, nice pic. I guess I'll have to get the honest pic from the present that shows the backyard looking like a complete junkyard which is easily visible from Lexington Ave. How do people live like this?

We should just let LCI decide. It is better then having a public argument on this site.

Yes, LCI has been so helpful in cleaning up the Heights. Also to add when you see/hear a bunch of really loud Harleys with pudgy middle aged men revving them up(like kids) while riding up and down Lexington Ave one should know that most of them come from this house. Go figure.

The owner is fully aware of all issues and is working with us to resolve.
Thanks for all of your concerns!

In the future for situations like this it would be best to contact LCI before posting.

Thanks for chiming in LCI, what exactly are the rules in New Haven for having so much stuff in ones yard?

XYZ isn't this website designed to facilitate contacting public officials?

Not all departments read these posts, for example animal control does not even have internet access. Others may but not on a frequent basis
.Also it may be best if someone is privately confronted by someone who has the authority to order it be corrected.. In the case you posted about it could be someone at this property is ill which is causing this problem. By going to LCI first the problem may be corrected without causing any undue embarrassment.

"pudgy middle aged men?" Personal agendas with neighbors and gratuitous insults should be left off the site. This clarifies why the earlier comment was so exaggerated. Many thanks to LCI for following up.

I guess we didn't need physical descriptions of the bikers that plague the neighborhood with noise on top of the trashy yard complaint. I apologize, that should be another issue all together. I do think if I have to drive/walk by and see the trashy yard and wake up on Saturday mornings to a bunch of bikers ROARING down Lexington Ave from this property its only fair to openly complain about it.

For the best results in the future it may be best to call LCI