Safety
Because of construction barriers, residential buildings are cut off from the street.
- No EMS access
- No FDNY access
- So-called “emergency access” lanes are blocked by illegally parked cars 24/7
Quality of Life
- Sidewalks are closed
- Piles of trash have led to rat infestations
- Lane closures cause traffic that affects the entire neighborhood
Accountability
- This situation wouldn’t happen in Park Slope. Why is it allowed to happen in Washington Heights?
- City agencies and elected leaders serve the people, not the contractors they hire.
- Finish the job. This situation is an embarrassment to the city. Let’s get it done.
