Wow. That’s just incredibly sad.

There was an article in the WaPo recently about vacant housing in DC. Folks who bought a house received a massive prop. tax bill from DC becuase it was assumed the house was vacant (ie. a DC govt. drive “byer” didn’t see blinds in the windows, etc). Now the buyers have ridiculous mortgage payments becuase their loan holder paid the DC bill and upped their payments. DC is non-responsive and they new owners are left holding the bag. (For the love of Pete, have blinds/drapes in your windows and a light on at night!)

I saw another bit recently (can’t remember where) about a couple who bought a place in DC and receive no mail becuase their address doesn’t exist in the big, USPS address log. They are trying to remedy it… that may be their place!

Thank you SG, trying to do what you suggest. Getting the permits – will that lower the tax rates or do you actually need a COO?

I walk past this house almost every day on my way to work…it is rather…unnerving. And there is always a huge flock of pigeons on the front porch.