Elizabeth ODonnell

  • 3 Columbia Street Albany, New York - Sheridan Hollow
    There were homeless people arguing intermittently in our parking lot at 56 Sheridan Ave. throughout the night. They also set off car alarms in our parking lot by leaning on them or trying to break in, tenants didn't feel safe enough to go outside and check which. These people live (trespass) under this structure owned by Albany County who refuses to do anything to remedy the problem. Additionally, they tip over our garbage cans and rifle through them, spreading the trash all over the parking lot. Our garbage is also used to dispose of their drug paraphernalia (alcohol swabs, baggies, needles). It's disgusting that no one will do anything about this.
  • 3 Columbia Street Albany, New York - Sheridan Hollow
    Homeless living under building are dumping their garbage on our property. Needles, crack pipes and other drug paraphernalia either wash down the hill or are disposed of in our garbage and parking lot to be stepped on or cleaned up by the residents.
  • 3 Columbia Street Albany, New York - Sheridan Hollow
    Isn't it a code violation to have homeless people camping out, lighting fires to cook and stay warm, beneath a government building? There simply has to be some kind of safety violation there. I know that if this were happening on private property code enforcement would be quick to act.
  • 56 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY - Sheridan Hollow
    Despite being informed by a number of city agencies, I am sad to report that, NO, nothing has been done to remedy this problem. In fact, it's business as usual at the homeless encampment beneath 3 Columbia Street. The homeless continue to deal drugs in our parking lot and use it as a thoroughfare to get to where ever it is they go, making sure to sprinkle their garbage and waste as they travel across our property. It's no wonder this area still has a poor reputation. So much for urban renewal. Well, at least the rats are well fed.
  • 3 Columbia Street Albany, New York - Sheridan Hollow
    When are you actually going to do something about the people living under this building? We have been reporting this issue for MONTHS and no one has done ANYTHING to remedy the problem. Drug deals are going on in our parking lot at 56 Sheridan Avenue. Cars have been broken into. Window screens have been slashed. Garbage is strewn around the lot. People are sleeping in our vestibule. SHAME ON YOU ALBANY COUNTY!!! This is absolutely disgraceful.
  • 56 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY - Sheridan Hollow
    Drug deals are taking place in our parking lot at all hours of the day and night. Yet again, we have found a homeless man sleeping in the vestibule. Multiple vehicles have been damaged and broken into.
    We have installed cameras and extra exterior lighting to no avail. Clearly these folks are brazen enough to not care about the added security. So if they don't care, what's to stop them from mugging someone? Or worse. Shame on you city of Albany for not doing anything and especially for not holding Albany county accountable, as most of these people live under the building they own at 3 Columbia Street. Clearly no one cares until someone gets hurt.
  • 3 Columbia Street Albany, New York - Sheridan Hollow
    Homeless encampment beneath this Albany County owned building is causing countless issues for building beside it at 56 Sheridan Avenue. Our parking lot is used for drug transactions. Vehicles have been broken into. People found sleeping in vestibule. Garbage litters the parking lot on a daily basis. Drug paraphernalia litters hillside. The county knows the problem exists and hasn't done anything. Who do we have to contact to make this a priority? People's safety is in jeopardy. Please fence off this area and relocate these people to shelters or rehabs.
  • Other Archived
    56 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY - Sheridan Hollow
    I guess someone is actually going to have to be robbed, raped or killed before Albany County does something to shut down the homeless village behind our building. Honestly, they OWN the parking garage under which these people live, do drugs, party, hang out, etc. and not a single person is doing anything to shut it down. We've chased people off the property only to be yelled at. Cars have been broken into, property damaged, etc. Last night, we got to experience a real live drug deal. Awesome!! I don't expect this message will help in the slightest. I don't expect much at this point from Albany County. Just wanted this noted for posterity for when a serious crime does actually take place there and someone's life is changed forever as a result. Thanks for absolutely nothing.
    Signed,
    Out of Patience
  • Other Archived
    56 Sheridan Avenue Albany, New York - Sheridan Hollow
    This morning there was a homeless man sleeping in the vestibule of the building. We've made several complaints within the last few weeks as there has been an increase in homeless activity in and around the property. The parking garage immediately behind us (located at 3 Columbia Street) is host to a village of people living under the main structure. People are constantly loitering, throwing trash around the property and using the exterior outlets to charge devices. There has also been damage to two vehicles. As the weather turns colder, I expect we will see more issues like this morning's and that a huge safety concern. Please help these folks get into proper housing!