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There is a large and deep hole at the corner of this property, on the city's easement, that creates a hazard for drivers who are heading eastbound on Millbank Street and making the sharp right onto Brighton Road southbound. I just saw it snag another driver, who, as the hole's victims often do, immediately pulled over to check for damage to his car. That in turn creates another hazard, as other drivers attempting to pass through the busy intersection must now swerve to avoid the stopped car. And that creates another hazard, as pedestrians and children on bikes are put at risk. Compounding the danger is the fact that this area does not have sidewalks despite heavy foot traffic due to its location between the Raleigh North apartment complex and a nearby school (Powell Elementary) and convenience store.