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Citizen complaint of the day: Bottles and limes
By adamg on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 8:22pm
From Allston to Beacon Hill, Citizens Connect is filled with complaints of sky-reaching trash heaps, stacks of vermin-infested couches and mattresses, of Nooyawkas daring to park in resident-only spaces as they unload their spawn. A disgusted, sleepless citizen reports a unit in the neighboring building on Cambridge Street in Allston:
Where is this landlord?!! This is ridiculous for the last 24 hours these people have been partying on the common porch, screaming yelling blaring music and throwing their bottles and limes over the side. I just moved in and I can't handle this!! Talk about bad tenant issues!!!
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Doesn't anyone talk to
Doesn't anyone talk to existing tenants and do a second of research before signing a lease? These buildings have had this going on for as long as I've lived in the area. Its like moving in next to a train yard and complaining about the noise
let's all use our imagination
Prospective tenant: "So, is this a quiet neighborhood?"
Agent: "Oh, absolutely! This is one of the quietest parts of Allston. Lots of professionals. In bed by 10pm."
It is nearly impossible to tell what a neighborhood is like at night - or like during the college season - outside of the college season (which is when you're looking at the unit!), during the day.
limes...
I've gone by prospective apartments at different hours before signing a lease. I also talk to neighbors and existing tenants. Usually its about the price of heat, but "why didn't you resign?" Is always an easy question. I also don't wait until I only have a few months left to find a place...
If this is the group of buildings I'm thinking of by the hess and packie, these aren't college kids partying. They just enjoy a good fiesta every single day, and have for more than half this decade. There are other groups of people in allston that party who aren't college kids, ya know.
Side note: I've had far more noise issues with my neighbors with kids and a pool then I ever have with the college types. Ill take throbbing bass at 2am any day over shrill screaming at 6am on a Sunday. College kids typically aren't connected to the city either, so when you do call to complain someone will show up
Moved from under a rock?
This is someone who;
A) Doesn't understand that this is Labor Day weekend, when the kids and are wound up from moving and haven't started school yet? Probably the biggest party weekend of the year.
B) Has no idea what s/he was getting into by moving to Cambridge St and/or Allston?
Given that I find it difficult to believe that someone so clueless could be capable of using the CC app, I'm forced to suspect a wee bit of trolling of the system here...
so they just get to shit all over our city? NO.
Doesn't understand that this is Labor Day weekend, when the kids and are wound up from moving and haven't started school yet? Probably the biggest party weekend of the year.
Don't you understand that they don't have a "right" to party so loud they disturb their neighbors? And that they're here to study, not party?
They can party all they like, just not so loud that they bother their neighbors, or send people to the hospital, etc. And the sooner they get an introduction to the fact that police can and will crack down on wild parties, underage drinking, etc - the better.
Oh, to have never been young...
Ain't gonna happy any sooner by whining on Citizens Connect...
Because
You're more likely to find a solution to your problems by posting on the City's website than you are CALLING THE DARN COPS.
And I have never met one apartment rental person (management company, etc.,) that lets you do any more research than "view apartment." If you're not already living in the neighborhood, you'll miss a lot of stuff like that.
"lets you do any more research...." = huh?
Someone has to LET YOU do research?
Just do what was posted elsewhere: stop by the area at night, on weekends, and yes, talk to people. You don't need permission to do that.
The how-to guide to noise complaints
Step one: PUT DOWN CITIZENS CONNECT.
Step two: Dial 617-343-4911 (to skip Twenty Questions with Mass State Police.)
Step three: Be polite. Report the address, floor, etc. Mention how long it's been going on for. Mention how far away you can hear the music/people from. This is important, because it helps satisfy whether there's actually a violation of city ordinances. If it's in your building, tell them you will help let officers in.
Yes...
I've lived in the Cleveland Circle area for over 20 years and have seen good move-ins and bad. During one of the worst, before the city got a little more serious about keeping an eye on things (the neighborhood was a serious disaster. One night someone lit a sofa on fire that was sitting on the sidewalk on Chestnut Hill Ave.) I remember reading an article in the Globe I think, where the reporter interviewed students moving in. The question was something like, "what would you say to someone living in this neighborhood who complains about the student's trash, noise and partying?" One girl answered, "They don't have to live here." It illustrated the attitude of many students; "when we are here, we own this neighborhood." The way I see it is if they cause trouble with me, I'm going to make trouble for them by calling the landlord, then the police if necessary. But having said this, I understand that my neighborhood may be a little noisy now and then. If people are having a party and it's at a reasonable level, I have no issue with them. You know, I like loud music too but I shut it down by 10pm on weekdays and 11 on weekends.
Emergency number?
You recommend calling the emergency number? I feel like the non-emergency line might be a bit better here: (617) 343-4200. (http://www.nabbonline.com/city_resources/city_stat...)
Three simple words
Quid. Pro. Quo.
Go over there and help yourself to a beer or five. Anybody balks, your answer is "maybe I drink these, maybe the police don't find out about this."
I like this. Hey, if your
I like this. Hey, if your going to keep me up, the least you could do is let me drink your booze...then pee on your stuff.
A friends neignbor in L.A.
A friends neignbor in L.A. used to do this all the time. 40ish year old guy would come by with a buddy or two, grab some beers hang out a bit, and all was good.
apartments
Hey, it's Labor Day, and everybody's lease expires. Great sidewalk shopping, if you want some furniture that's been thru hell. Forget about renting a U-Haul to bring it home — they're all booked.
Hey moron thanks for giving
Hey moron thanks for giving us a new home!