Flooded Fort Hamilton Is Fixed!

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

The problem of the often-flooded pathway leading to the Fort Hamilton Parkway F/G station, which we first wrote about last March, and which we began making more noise about this fall thanks to your photos and efforts in reaching out to community leaders, has been resolved.

Catherine Zinnel, District Director for Councilmember Brad Lander, tells us that the city has made a commitment to maintain the area. She writes:

In response to your concerns we have been in touch with multiple City agencies, namely the Department of Parks, Sanitation, and Environmental Protection, and asked them to address this ongoing problem. We are happy to report that we have received a commitment from the City to maintain this area, including removal of garbage and debris year-round and removal of snow and ice during the winter months. Further, the City has cleaned the drain and drudged the attached pipe.

This should do it, but if you notice any flooding, please contact the Councilmember’s office at 718-499-1090.

SeeClickFix issue closed!

    - Mary

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    • Anonymous

      Of course we wait to see how it plays out in practice, but this is a major advance. Kudos to Brad Lander and his staff for getting further with this than anyone else has (to my knowledge.)

    • Native Kensington Resident

      Oh Gezz, that’s too bad, caught some real nice brown trout there last year. Was hoping to do a little ice fishing there this year as well but it just hasn’t been cold enough. 

    • Paula Carino

      Awesome! Thanks for getting involved. Brad Lander and his staff are great.

    • Abu Khaliquzzaman

      ‘Morning shows the day.!!’   New year 1212  is showing hope and aspiration for us.!!! Let see what  can we  get  help from our Elected Public officials if  any further future problem arise. 
       
      We want to leave without problem in  peaceful atmosphere.That’s why these  Elected Public  officials are  elected by us as our voice to speak , straight down and  remove all kinds of unwanted situation. We  voters ,peoples  trust and respect  them as our custodian, they will keep that.

    • frank@Nycgarden

      Glad to see it didn’t cost a million dollars. A little roto rooter ay?

    • Jas

      The problem with that area has often been ownership.  Who is responsible for maintaining the area above the subway, adjacent to the playground and in front of the subway.  Will someone research this and post?  To my knowledge the area above the subway is supposed to be maintained by Parks.  Who is responsible for the area around the subway entrance?

    • http://mothermayisleepwithlifetime.blogspot.com Jen

      “the City has cleaned the drain and drudged the attached pipe.” Wow, this has been a problem for years, and probably just because no one has ever bothered to clean the freakin’ pipe.

    • Anonymous

      They also need to get rid of the pigeon infestation that is there too.  It is a health hazard.  I’m very happy about all the other small changes in our area over the years.

    • Frank@nycgarden

      I believe the overpass is the responsibility of DOT. I spoke with a rep years ago about getting the lights bulbs replaced under there. It took two years! I see the bridge embankment being mowed by DOT and PARKS. Pigeon netting seems like a no brainer and how expensive could that be?? Unplug the drain, yep, duh. The slope does lead to too much soil runoff. That needs to be mitigated with proper planting and mulch, fencing that keeps walkers off.

      Still, a very poor subway entrance/exit. 

    • Cat1

      um, there is no health hazard. any perceived health problems perceived by pigeons is blown out of proportion. they deserve to live somewhere and I admire their resourcefulness!!

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