A sinkhole on 41st Street in Sunset Park resulted in basement flooding that stranded a family and incurred significant repair costs. Homeowners reported the issue to 311, but despite prior complaints, the problem resurfaced, revealing disputes over maintenance responsibilities. The NYC Department of Environmental Protection attributed the flooding to a broken sewer connection, contradicting homeowners' claims of it being a recurring issue. Homeowners must manage their own water and sewer service lines, and an affordable insurance option could prevent substantial financial loss from such emergencies.
A sinkhole on 41st Street in Sunset Park caused significant basement flooding, leaving a family stranded and incurring costly repairs due to unclear responsibility for the incident.
Despite a complaint to 311, the recurring issue of a sinkhole highlights the complexity of property maintenance responsibilities, as the homeowners dispute city claims about sewer connections.
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