Residents in East Flatbush report difficulties in getting city responses about a large tree shedding heavy branches since 2023. Homeowner Vivica Crawford shared a log of 311 calls that have yielded little action, while neighbor Dominic Cordo has been cleaning fallen branches himself. The tree's branches have impacted power lines and obstructed a streetlight. According to a recent council report, a citywide pruning backlog within the Parks Department has delayed necessary maintenance, with an inspection in April resulting in the pruning of only one branch, while no additional action is scheduled until 2028.
Residents of East Flatbush have expressed frustration over delayed responses from the city concerning the hazardous large tree that has been dropping heavy branches since 2023.
Vivica Crawford, a homeowner adjacent to the tree, revealed that multiple 311 calls have yielded minimal action, resulting in her ongoing concerns for safety.
The Parks Department has cited a citywide pruning backlog, which has prevented timely maintenance of public trees, with residents feeling neglected in their requests for action.
An April inspection of the tree resulted in action on only one branch, with homeowners potentially facing a long wait for further repairs, suggested to be as long as until 2028.
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