Reports (7)

reported via mayor@boston.gov on 9/17/18 at 10:19am: Mayor Walsh, I recently sold my Dorchester condo, a three apartment building, converted to condominiums in 2003. I'd completed the city's First-time Homebuyers Program, extricated myself from an abusive relationship, took my certificate from the office of the late Mayor Tom Menino and purchased my condo in June 2003. My daughter who lived with me was attending Wheelock College. In the midst of closing on my condo last May 2018 the City of Boston said there was an outstanding tax bill on the building from 2003-2004. It has accumulated fees and penalties totaling $17,631.31. The City of Boston says they mailed a notice. The bill according to the paperwork was for property located at 38 Mt. Everett Street, Dorchester, MA. Our address is 34 Mt. Everett Street, Dorchester, MA. We were never notified. My closing attorney went to City Hall on my behalf. She was basically told "it's too bad. A notice was sent and that's all we are required to do". Mayor Walsh, when I closed on my condo in May, 2018, $17,631.31 of the proceeds from the sale of my condo was put in escrow to pay the total tax bill come August 23, 2018. I will be left to pursue the other two unit owners to get my money back. One of the unit owners, Ms. Sarita Thomas is the Principal of the William Monroe Trotter Innovation School in Dorchester. Mr. Mayor, we must all pay our taxes. I will pay my taxes. But pay for all three units? In 2013 I became disabled within weeks of learning that my daughter was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. She lived with me at the time that I purchased my unit. She died two years ago. I decided it was time to sell and there was a buyer; I could finally move on. I successfully maintained my condo and property taxes via my mortgage company Boston Private Bank. Recently, I received a refund check in the amount of $46.00 from the City of Boston’s Collecting Division for an overpayment of taxes after the sale of my condo. Why would they send me anything if I owed them money? This is an unfair situation and I need your help. Please, tell the Assessing/Collections Department to return my funds paying for these unit owners and go after them for their portions owed and return my $13,366.22. My funds have been disbursed to the City of Boston on August 23, 2018 from the escrow account created to pay this tax bill so that I could complete the sale of my condo. I don't believe I will ever see a dime of my money without a great deal of difficulty and expense. The unit owners have been notified by my closing attorney via the condo association’s property management company Real Property Management in Jamaica Plain. I have been informed that there has been no response to the notification. I have relocated to North Carolina as it is better for my health. Please help me. Thank you, Ms. Leslye M. Smith 625 West Avenue Wadesboro, NC 28170 617-265-7636 lmarthasmith@hotmail.com | Case (SR) Type: [Miscellaneous] Referred To: [TAX: COLLECTING]

Constituent is a mother of two children and a recipient of a federal housing voucher. Constituent is attempting to relocate her family after her child was targeted by a registered sex offender in the neighborhood. She was given a voucher for Connecticutt but the Federal Government is providing no assistance to get there. Constituent is on disability and does not have any funds to move their belongings. She just wants to start a new life with her daughter and young son. Would appreicate any form of help and assisstance. Tried to contact an number of area charities, has been unsuccesful thus far | Case (SR) Type: [Charitable Donations] Referred To: [CHARITABLE DONATIONS]

Caller reports leak in the ceiling, landlord/property manager says they don't have funding to fix it | Any children under 6 years of age: [Yes] Move in date: [07/01/2007] Owner's name and contact info: [617-265-0229 Karen M @ Peabody Properties] Occupants name and contact info: [Same as Caller] Written rental agreement: [Yes]

Please provide a regular police presence on foot patrol after dusk to ameliorate the heavy drug and alcohol use on the Boston Common between the State House, the Playground/Frog Pond and Park Street Station. Enforcement is also needed to ensure public safety, which is currently severely lacking here. It is UNSAFE to walk alone in this area because no visible signs of police enforcement exist. Please fund police officers who are empowered to arrest and remove offenders--not just to move people to other areas of the Common. Thank you! | Case (SR) Type: [BPD: Quality of Life] Referred To: [POLICE: AREA A-1]

Hello, My name is Kate Nguyen, a community organizer from Viet-AID, a non-profit organization located in Fields Corner, Dorchester. We are looking at the island at the intersection of Dorchester Ave and Park St to build a freedom monument there. We have already received the Browne Fund for the planning stage. We have met with the Department of Parks & Recreation and Boston Art Commission, who support our project proposal. The next step for us is to obtain a letter from the property owner of the site granting us permission to move forward with developing a proposal for the site. We were told that Public Works is the owner. Would you grant us the permission and provide us with that letter? Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you. | Case (SR) Type: [Miscellaneous] Referred To: [ARTS, TOURISM & SPECIAL EVENTS]

Erika is having a serious issue with housing, as when her home went into foreclosure the bank took it over from her landlord. Since then the Bank has been unresponsive and has not fixed anything in her home. Inspectional Services has been sent out repeatedly but the bank is refusing to fix the deplorable conditions. She is looking to move out and get a new appartment but does not have the funds. In addition to not fixing her appartment the Bank is also refusing to give her any compensation as she has lost much of her posessions due to water damage. | Case (SR) Type: [Charitable Donations] Referred To: [CHARITABLE DONATIONS]

Caller reports in '06 she had outstanding bill w/ NStar. Became homeless back then, but is now preparing to move back into an apt, and is being told by NStar she must pay old bill before receiving service. Unable to pay in full...has requested a payment plan, but was denied by NStar. Tried to get assistance from ABCD but was told no funding...contact Mayor's Office. Pls advise. | Case (SR) Type: [Nstar] Referred To: [NSTAR]