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Save 305 Chestnut Avenue from the wrecking ball

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Melissa Hamel
5 years ago

This beautiful home is of historical import and must be saved and maintained. JP has lost far too many beautiful homes to development. We can’t continue to tear homes down and expect the character of our community to remain.

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James Lesnick
5 years ago

Zoom conference is at 9 AM though I don't know when the actual hearing will begin. Meeting id is 1618535752 pw is 6789 telephone call in 646 828-7666. I don't know whether the public can participate, watch or just listen. For the record, I know the house well. With the right development project it can be restored and all costs would be financed within the project with a condominium conversion/sale leaving the owner debt free with one of the units.

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David
5 years ago

Leave the house that was built in 1842 Alone .give it to a person who could afford To (and)would rebuild the house

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Allen Olsen
5 years ago

This should be a candidate for conversion to affordable housing; it's one of the grandest houses in the neighborhood, comparable to many mansions on the Pondside of JP.

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Birgit Hartje
5 years ago

I helped organize Save 106 Forest Hills. I’m happy to sign this.

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Lawrence hanscomb
5 years ago

Lets preserve JP

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Marc Benador
5 years ago

When I first moved to this part of the neighborhood, this house impressed me more than any other one. Where else can you see such a majestic front porch ! A historical house like that could do more to attract and rally people than any regular structure either traditional or modern. Besides that, people living close to this house should be given a preference voice. WE are the community !

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Anacelia Torres
5 years ago

Save Dave's house!!!

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Frank Burns
5 years ago

Save this property - sell to a non-profit developer for $1.00. on the condition that it be transformed into mixed rate / affordable housing

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Steven Chrostowski
5 years ago

This is a historically significant house that should be restore.

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Catherine Iannuzzo
5 years ago

JP is rapidly losing the kinds of homes that have made it a distinctive neighborhood. Please find a way to help it live into the future!

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Justine Portmann Katz
5 years ago

Community member — Brookside Ave

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Armando J Silva
5 years ago

Fixed! do not destroy it.

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Barbara Spears
5 years ago

We need our history!

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CAROL THOMPSON
5 years ago

I AM GLAD TO SIGH THIS PETITION.

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Kosta Demos
5 years ago

I have been inside this home and can attest to its graceful proportions and good bones. The facade is a distinctive example of the neoclassical designs that were so popular at the time of its construction. As someone who used to work in the trades, I can say that I've seen buildings in similar (or worse) condition restored to their former glory. A lot of work? Sure, but it would be worth it.

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Sarah Freeman
5 years ago

Character-defining houses like this are important reminders of our past - and worth saving.

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Susan Hardy Brown
5 years ago

It is vital to keep the history and landmarks preserved to retain the unique character of JP.

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Joe Baker
5 years ago

Please save this house.

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Michael Epp
5 years ago

Save this house