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How do they not know how trees work? How do they expect them to get any moisture?
ReplyDeleteWe have a bad rat problem on E6th (who doesn't in the East Village?). I can sympathize with them using concrete because the rats just dig numerous holes in every tree pit.
ReplyDeleteI've seen diligent super's refill the holes and sweep the sidewalks day after day, knowing full well they'll have to do it all over gain the next day.
Still, metal meshing would be a better solution to help ameliorate the issue while doing no harm to the trees. And let's not forget about better trash pails.
If you maintain your tree pits and not put trash on them, the rats won’t burrow. You must collapse every burrow
DeletePlease go to the Dept of Parks website to Tree Service request and then to illegally damaged trees. Click on Someone has damaged tree roots to report this.
ReplyDeleteWhoever is responsible for this insane action should be fined big time.
ReplyDeleteI reported the 521 E 5 st tree in mid-May and mid-June on the 311 app and included a picture of the cemented tree pit. The complaints were closed saying that parks had visited and there was no need for any service at this time! Just thinking of this now….Has anyone contacted the community board? There is a parks committee and they are on direct contact with parks Dept. Maybe they could help since all the community’s requests have done nothing in over a month and a half?
ReplyDeleteYou can set bricks into the dirt. The ones with the holes through the middle are most conducive for tree pits but regular ones will still allow them to receive water. And you can lay mesh well below them also. Or just bricks and mesh wrapped around the base of the tree will likely solve the problem.
ReplyDeleteYes. Did this. No more rats in tree pits. You use an adhesive/concrete for the bricks on the edges. Fit the bricks in tight together and squeeze a bit of adhesive in between some of the interior ones. No one bothers them when you do this.
DeleteYou really can't fix stupid. You just can't.
ReplyDelete"You really can't fix stupid. You just can't."
ReplyDeleteThis is true.
@10:32- I think I'd ditch the bricks. They're often used as weapons. I'd suggest framing and countersinking the interior edges with 2 X 4s and then attaching wire mesh. Cover with mulch.
ReplyDeletethe city should keep giving the building owners tickets daily until this is fixed.
ReplyDeleteThe following method works
ReplyDeleteStep 1: Place Rodenticide Bait into rat holes (Call M&M Pest Control for help - https://mandmpestcontrol.com/)
Step 2: Wait 2 to 3 days
Step 3: Fill holes with sand
Maybe we could place some astroturf over the concrete.
ReplyDeleteThis should be added to www.carlinafromtheblock.com
ReplyDeleteYou can get rid of rats by leaving bubble gum around. They can't resist it, and they can't digest it.
ReplyDeleteThere’s another one at 85 E. 10th St. between third and fourth Aves. Not sure if it’s technically the East Village but still vexing. I reported it to 311 a few days ago and have not heard back.
ReplyDeletePlease call 311 to report this. Then report the 311 complaint number you are given to Community Board 3: mn03@cb.nyc.gov
ReplyDeleteYou can also file a complaint directly with Community Board 3 here:
https://www.nyc.gov/site/manhattancb3/about/service-complaint-form.page
Thanks. I forgot about that!
DeleteI’ll forward my 311 service #s that have been closed :(
ReplyDeleteI reported this tree as well and the reply from 311 on Aug 5 said "NYC Parks visited the site and inspected the condition. No work is necessary at this time.
ReplyDeletecontact property owner to remove, tree pit maintenance is landlord's responsibility, will be fined for damages should health of tree decline" So it seems they don't contact the the landlord and fines aren't levied *until* it starts making the tree sick? Will forward to CB3 but this is disheartening.