David Hoffman

  • 935 W Dakin St Chicago, IL, 60613, USA - Chicago Ward 46
    This steel plate is a slipping/tripping hazzard that has been left on the sidewalk under the L tracks immediately west of 935 W Dakin for years. The CTA crew working next to it Sunday on a replacement foundation noted they had no idea why it was there and it was not placed there by the CTA
    Please remove it
  • 921 W Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL, 60613, USA - Chicago Ward 44
    Many potholes on West Sheridan Rd from N Halsted St to N Sheffield St.
  • W Sheridan Rd & N Wilton Ave Chicago, IL, 60613, USA - Chicago Ward 44
    Numerous potholes on West Sheridan Road between N Pinegrove and N Sheffield
  • 921 W Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL, 60613, USA - Chicago Ward 44
    This sewer cave in that was reported 2 months ago has gotten worse and more dangerous. Per photos-cars parking who don't see it are now getting stuck in it requiring tows.
  • 3800-3832 N Wilton Ave Chicago, IL, 60613, USA - Chicago Ward 44
    Pothole in traffic lane at 3822 N Wilton Ave
  • 915 W Dakin St Chicago, IL, 60613, USA - Chicago Ward 46
    Multiple potholes on east bound lane of W Sheridan Rd from Sheffield east to North Pine Grove Ave.
  • N Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lk Shr Dr Chicago, IL, 60640, USA - Chicago Ward 48
    Pothole on Southbound Lakeshore Drive right hand lane just prior to Lawrence Ave exit
  • 3915-3929 N Clarendon Ave Chicago, IL, 60613, USA - Chicago Ward 46
    East bound Sheridan Rd at Broadway green lights on 2 overhead traffic signals are not functioning. The yellow and red lights function.
  • 920 W Sheridan Rd Chicago, Illinois, 60613 - Chicago Ward 46
    This is a picture from 4/13/22 of the alley behind 920 W Sheridan Rd and 917 W Dakin. Numerous past 311/SeeClickFix reports have produced no action to resolve this problem to date.
    The condition was created after CDOT repaved the alley in early/mid 2021.
  • 4022 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL, 60613, USA - Chicago Ward 46
    There is a continuing cave in in the east/west crosswalk on the north side of the Irving Park Rd. and Sheridan Rd. intersection. Previous asphalt patches just sink into the cave in over time.
  • 917 W Dakin St Chicago, Illinois, 60613 - Chicago Ward 46

    Issue 11267844 (copy below) was recently reported as closed/archived but as the attached photo from yesterday reveals, the condition remains unchanged. Please advise with the plan/schedule to resolve the problem.Sewer Inspection Request ▶ Archived
    917 W Dakin St Chicago, IL, 60613, USA • Show on Map

    REPORTER
    David Hoffman

    Issue ID: 11267844
    Submitted To: City of Chicago
    Category: Alley Sewer Inspection Request
    Viewed: 25 times
    Neighborhood: Chicago
    Reported: on 10/09/2021
    Service Request ID: SR21-01794581
    DESCRIPTION
    Here is the recent correspondence with the Ward 46 Alderman's office on this issueMaggie,
    If you are referring to the downspout on the left it is connected to the sewer and does not spill out onto the alley surface so your rain barrel suggestion would not be feasible
    Please expedite CDOT review and action.

    As the picture reveals, occupants of 917 W Dakin are depositing their garbage in the alley rather than wade through the water to get to the dumpsters. This creates an invitation to rat problems.

    Thanks for your continued attention to a quick solution to this problem.

    Dave Hoffman
    Skybox Lofts Condominium Association

    On Oct 8, 2021, at 10:54 AM, Ward46 wrote:

    
    Hi David,

    William Patterson is one of the interns at our office who responded to an email thread per our instructions. The only people who you need on this email thread are myself--I've CC'd myself into the chain--as I am the Director of Infrastructure, and my colleague Kylie who handles the Menu funding for our office.

    The 311 request is a 'Water on Street Complaint' which prompts a response from a crew from Water Management.

    The Department of Streets and Sanitation does not handle the repavement of alleyways or streets, that is the Department of Transportation. We can investigate alternative solutions in the interim before the assessment for the green alley takes place; however, please keep in mind that while those adjustments sound like solutions, without a proper assessment by a CDOT engineer, it can do more damage than good to add pavement.

    In the picture I see that there is a downspout that lets out right where water seems to be congregating the most. I would suggest in times when rainfall is near, to put a rain barrel in that alcove so it can alleviate some of the water flow from pooling into the center and causing flooding. Even with the barrel there, it should allow for egress/ingress for vehicular traffic in the alley if that is still a concern that you have.

    Best,
    Maggie

    Maggie Gaecke (she/her/hers)
    46th ​ Ward Alderman James Cappleman
    4544 N. Broadway
    Chicago, IL 60640
    773-878-4646
    www.james46.org

    From: David Hoffman
    Sent: Thursday, October 7, 2021 7:06 PM
    To: Ward46
    Cc: James Cappleman ; Kylie Ruscheinski ; richardwaynestraub@gmail.com ; David Hoffman ; Sky Box Lofts Board
    Subject: Re: Alley Flooding behind 920 West Sheridan

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    Hello Maggie,

    As promised we are reporting back on alley key cut. As is evident in the attached picture following the last 24 hours of rain, the key cut has not resolved the flooding problem in the alley between our building at 920 W Sheridan and 917 W Dakin.. As we expected, since the flooding is in the low point of the alley, the water still collects in spite of the key way.

    What are the next steps since the CDOT key cut does not make any difference?

    Another Owner in our building has also been corresponding with William Patterson in your Office. Please bring him into the loop on this so we are all communicating. He indicates a 311 request has been sent from your office to help address the issue. The Service Request number is SR21-01783038.

    Would it be possible for the Streets and San Department to add a layer of pavement on the low area so water would not collect as an interim solution until the Green Alley can be installed?

    Thanks for your continued attention to resolution of this flooding problem, we look forward to your response.

    David Hoffman
    Skybox Lofts Condominium Association
    920 W Sheridan Rd
    Chicago, IL 60613

    also asked...
    Q. Is there a missing lid?
    A. No
    Q. Is alley flooded?
    A. Yes
    Q. Is alley caved-in?
    A. No
    Q. Is someone pumping into the alley?
    A. No
    Q. Is alley surface dirt, stone or paved?
    A. Paved
    Q. Best time to reach you?
    A. No Answer Given
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    NEARBY ISSUES

  • 921 W Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL, 60613, USA - Chicago Ward 44
    2' north of south curb in the parking lane a cave in has occurred. It is a dangerous condition as someone could not see it and step in it
  • 940 W Sheridan Rd Chicago, Illinois, 60613 - Chicago Ward 44
    Pothole is next to sewer grate in the center of the street under the elevated CTA tracks
  • 917 W Dakin St Chicago, Illinois, 60613 - Chicago Ward 46

    The below report from 12/30/21 was recently closed but the condition remains. The attached photo is from 3/25/22. Can you please provide an update on what/when a correction work will occur?
    REPORTER
    David Hoffman

    Issue ID: 11676589
    Submitted To: City of Chicago
    Category: Water On Street Complaint
    Viewed: 13 times
    Neighborhood: Chicago
    Reported: on 12/30/2021
    Service Request ID: SR21-02245213
    DESCRIPTION
    After CDOT paved alley behind 917 W Dakin in 2020 a depression was created that collects water. As a result water enters the 917 W Dakin and 920 W Sheridan buildings and residents deposit trash in the alley instead of wading through the water to deposit trash in dumpsters. This is inviting a rat problem

    also asked...
    Q. Location of standing water?
    A. Alley
    Q. What do you believe is causing the pooled / standing water?
    A. Recent Construction in Area.
    Q. Is water clear or dirty?
    A. Dirty
    Q. Best time to reach you?
    A. Morning

  • 917 W Dakin St Chicago, IL, 60613, USA - Chicago Ward 46
    After CDOT paved alley behind 917 W Dakin in 2020 a depression was created that collects water. As a result water enters the 917 W Dakin and 920 W Sheridan buildings and residents deposit trash in the alley instead of wading through the water to deposit trash in dumpsters. This is inviting a rat problem
  • 920 W Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL, 60613, USA - Chicago Ward 44
    Constant flooding in this low spot in the alley between 920 W Sheridan and 917 W Dakin results in water entering both buildings. A keyway was recently cut down the alley which had no effect as this is a low point in the alley. It needs another layer of pavement to eliminate the depressed area where surface water collects during each rain. There are no downspouts contributing to the problem-it is all from surface water.
  • 917 W Dakin St Chicago, IL, 60613, USA - Chicago Ward 46

    Here is the recent correspondence with the Ward 46 Alderman's office on this issueMaggie,
    If you are referring to the downspout on the left it is connected to the sewer and does not spill out onto the alley surface so your rain barrel suggestion would not be feasible
    Please expedite CDOT review and action.

    As the picture reveals, occupants of 917 W Dakin are depositing their garbage in the alley rather than wade through the water to get to the dumpsters. This creates an invitation to rat problems.

    Thanks for your continued attention to a quick solution to this problem.

    Dave Hoffman
    Skybox Lofts Condominium Association

    On Oct 8, 2021, at 10:54 AM, Ward46 wrote:

    
    Hi David,

    William Patterson is one of the interns at our office who responded to an email thread per our instructions. The only people who you need on this email thread are myself--I've CC'd myself into the chain--as I am the Director of Infrastructure, and my colleague Kylie who handles the Menu funding for our office.

    The 311 request is a 'Water on Street Complaint' which prompts a response from a crew from Water Management.

    The Department of Streets and Sanitation does not handle the repavement of alleyways or streets, that is the Department of Transportation. We can investigate alternative solutions in the interim before the assessment for the green alley takes place; however, please keep in mind that while those adjustments sound like solutions, without a proper assessment by a CDOT engineer, it can do more damage than good to add pavement.

    In the picture I see that there is a downspout that lets out right where water seems to be congregating the most. I would suggest in times when rainfall is near, to put a rain barrel in that alcove so it can alleviate some of the water flow from pooling into the center and causing flooding. Even with the barrel there, it should allow for egress/ingress for vehicular traffic in the alley if that is still a concern that you have.

    Best,
    Maggie

    Maggie Gaecke (she/her/hers)
    46th ​ Ward Alderman James Cappleman
    4544 N. Broadway
    Chicago, IL 60640
    773-878-4646
    www.james46.org

    From: David Hoffman
    Sent: Thursday, October 7, 2021 7:06 PM
    To: Ward46
    Cc: James Cappleman ; Kylie Ruscheinski ; richardwaynestraub@gmail.com ; David Hoffman ; Sky Box Lofts Board
    Subject: Re: Alley Flooding behind 920 West Sheridan


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    Hello Maggie,

    As promised we are reporting back on alley key cut. As is evident in the attached picture following the last 24 hours of rain, the key cut has not resolved the flooding problem in the alley between our building at 920 W Sheridan and 917 W Dakin.. As we expected, since the flooding is in the low point of the alley, the water still collects in spite of the key way.

    What are the next steps since the CDOT key cut does not make any difference?

    Another Owner in our building has also been corresponding with William Patterson in your Office. Please bring him into the loop on this so we are all communicating. He indicates a 311 request has been sent from your office to help address the issue. The Service Request number is SR21-01783038.


    Would it be possible for the Streets and San Department to add a layer of pavement on the low area so water would not collect as an interim solution until the Green Alley can be installed?

    Thanks for your continued attention to resolution of this flooding problem, we look forward to your response.

    David Hoffman
    Skybox Lofts Condominium Association
    920 W Sheridan Rd
    Chicago, IL 60613

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    Someone utility dug a hole in the center of this intersection and then apparently did not compact the backfill so the asphalt patch applied has settled creating a pothole
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