Changes in Jerry's Rotterdam, New York Neighborhood

This formerly foreclosed
house has been rehabbed
& looks great.

I'm happy to see this house

offered for sale.

Last year it had all the

tell tale signs of

abandonment.

This house needs roof work.

This house has been empty

for at least three years.

I'm glad to see a new roof

is under construction.

I look forward to

seeing this house's

new porch.

I watched this house get 

gutted, re-roofed, re-sided

& get a new sidewalk

last year.

I hope the new owners will make many memories here.

Construction started on

this house in the fall of

2015 & was finished

 in 2016.

This was a big

surprise...

A hole developed in the

porch roof.

It's an unexpected, probably
unneeded skylight.

This house was

rehabbed last

year.

This long vacant house

is now for sale.

Whoever buys it will have

to factor in the cost of

roof repair.

Even though the yard was

always mowed, I thought 

this house could be empty.

My hunch was confirmed 

when I saw all the boarded

up windows & a notice

taped on the door.

 Pursuant to Sections 1.1.2.7.4.1 of the Property and Maintenance Code of New York State

THIS STRUCTURE IS CONSIDERED UNSAFE FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS ALLOWED TO ENTER

dated November 17, 2016

Shockingly, this this house

has an identical notice.

It is not safe to live in.

I see opportunities here.  Hopefully these homes can be saved.

It's springtime and I expect to see more home improvement projects starting soon.