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[Highland Park] Two Bedroom Apartment Available in August
by YVONNE VANHAITSMA 05 Jun '06

05 Jun '06

Two Bedroom Apartment Available in August Second floor apartment is located at 5557 Avondale Place. It is very clean with many new updates including new kitchen. Offstreet parking available; laundry in basement; excellent access to Oakland and Downtown buses. Responsible landlord who lives next door. Rent is $550 month plus gas/electric. For information call 412/362-7650.

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Re: [Highland Park] Need help with two problems
by Newhouse, Melinda 05 Jun '06

05 Jun '06

As the neighbors mentioned in the initial email, we now feel the need to respond. When we signed up for this email list, we thought it was to get updates on events and community news, so imagine our surprise when we check our email and find something written about us. And then having others weigh in about the situation (what we should have done...) without even getting the facts - there are always two sides to every dispute. We are relatively new to the neighborhood, and this exchange of emails is hardly the welcome we had hoped for or expected. Is this really a concern for the entire neighborhood? And is this the proper forum to discuss a dispute between two neighbors? When you choose to live in a city instead of the suburbs, and you choose to live in a house or apartment that is extremely close to the next house or apartment, you need to expect that there will be some noise - loud music, children playing, and yes, an air conditioner. We are trying to work through these issues with our neighbor, but opening it up to the email list hardly seems to help the process. Melinda and Roy -----Original Message----- From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of Michelle Belan Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 9:57 AM To: CKulk44(a)aol.com Cc: Neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Subject: Re: [Highland Park] Need help with two problems Hi, Claudette, Regarding the noise of the air conditioner, I believe this section applies as well: 912.05.B.5 Nuisances No equipment used in conjunction with a home occupation shall cause odor, vibration, noise, electrical interference or fluctuation in line voltage that is perceptible beyond the lot line of the lot upon which the home occupation is conducted. Home occupations shall comply with the Operational Performance Standards of Chapter 917. I'd call the city as well for information about the fence. I was under the impression that the setback for fences in the city was one foot from the property line anyway, meaning their fence shouldn't be on the property line, but one to 1.5 feet away from it. I am wondering about this myself because I have been thinking of removing a privet hedge on the property line between my neighbor and myself. I was told by an architect that if I remove the privet and replace it with a fence, I have to move the fence away from the property line in accordance with the setback towards my property since it will be a new structure. (The problem for me is that the privet doesn't keep my dogs in the yard, but I think we have a workaround solution.) But before I do anything, I need to be sure of the info and I will discuss it with my neighbor - both things your neighbor should have done before spending any money. Regardless of what your rights are, however, please consider using the Pittsburgh Mediation Center to help you smooth over the problems in a neighborly way. They are very good at resolving these kinds of things: 412.365.0400. Michelle Belan michelle(a)belancreative.com On Jun 2, 2006, at 9:03 PM, Sweeney, Dan wrote: > Hello, Claudette. > > There may be hope. The city law I quote below can be found here: > http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=13525&sid=38 > > Here's how the code begins, > ------------------------------------------- > § 601.04 NOISE CONTROL. > (a) Purpose: Excessive noise is a serious threat to the welfare, > contentment, safety, health and the peace and quiet of the > residents of the City. It is the intent of this Ordinance to > establish requirements to prevent excessive noise that may > jeopardize the health and welfare of its residents or degrade their > quality of life.... > ------------------------------------------- > The section that pertains to your problem is in section (c) > > ------------------------------------------- > (c) Restriction of noise between premises: > (1) Unamplified noise. No person shall transmit or cause to be > transmitted any unamplified noise, which leaves the premises from > which it originates, and enters any premises in a residential > zoning district in excess of the noise levels specified below in > Table A. > Table A > > Maximum Allowable Noise > > > Levels at Receiving Premises > > TABLE INSET: > > Type of > Receiving > Premises Daytime: > 7:00 a.m.--10:00 p.m. Nighttime: > 10:00 p.m.--7:00 a.m. > Residential 65 dB(A) 60 dB(A) > -------------------------------------------- > > Finally, here is a discussion which gives examples of various > decibel levels: http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/eng99/ > eng99325.htm > > Good luck. At least your neighbors are willing to talk. Noise is > a very real problem that raises stress levels and can weaken the body. > > Dan > > -----Original Message----- > From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us on behalf of > CKulk44(a)aol.com > Sent: Thu 6/1/2006 8:08 AM > To: Neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us > Cc: > Subject: [Highland Park] Need help with two problems > > > > > Hi, > > I need help trying to resolve two problems with my relatively new > neighbors: > > 1. My neighbors recently put up a fence. By my survey, it's on my > property. By theirs, it's not. How does one get this resolved? > Who decides which, if either, survey is "correct"? What is the > correct procedure for getting this resolved? I've talked with the > neighbors and they are co-operative, but we don't know what to do. > > 2. The same neighbor also installed a gigantic air conditioning > unit in the front yard. I can live with the fact that this is an > ugly addition to our block, but I can't live with the amount of > noise it makes. I can no longer sit on my porch, which till now > has been my morning haven, because the noise is so, so loud - it > sounds like you are sitting on an aircraft carrier or in the engine > of a 747. Are there any City regulations about this? Is there > anything I can do? Is there a way of quieting this machine? I > have not yet approached the neighbor about this problem. I wanted > first to find out my rights and possible solutions. Does anybody > know how to resolve this one? > > I will be grateful for any help or suggestions on these. Thanks. > > Claudette > > > > -- > <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood> -- <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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[Highland Park] Golf equipment and moving sale
by hdelliott 05 Jun '06

05 Jun '06

I am moving in 2 weeks and am selling the following: 30 pair of golf shoes (all size 9C) in very good condition...little wear. Complete sets of irons: Yonex ADX 200 3-10, S, P w/covers boron-graphite Callaway 3-9, S, P Putter graphite Spalding 3-9 SW steel Woods Ping 1,3,5,7 graphite Ping 3,5,7 steel Mizuno 1,3,5 graphite 5 bags all in excellent shape including white Ping cart bag 9 sets soft spikes for Foot Joy many gloves (men's small left hand) Many odds and ends: clubs and putters, balls, tees, etc. shoe rack on casters Phone 412-818-1828 I will also be having a moving sale of household furnishings, men's clothes, etc. on Sat. June 10 and Sunday June 11 from 9-4

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[Highland Park] Voice Teacher Seeking Students
by Erik Schark 05 Jun '06

05 Jun '06

VOICE TEACHER & professional singer who recently relocated to beautiful Highland Park from New York City is seeking voice students. I have my masters in Vocal Performance from Temple University in Philadelphia and tons of experience teaching and singing in virtually any style. I can help you become a better singer whether you are a professional or a beginner. Interested? Please contact Gwen Walker 412-362-5796.

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[Highland Park] Voice Teacher Seeking Students
by Gwen Walker 05 Jun '06

05 Jun '06

VOICE TEACHER & professional singer who recently relocated to beautiful Highland Park from New York City is seeking voice students. I have my masters in Vocal Performance from Temple University in Philadelphia and tons of experience teaching and singing in virtually any style. I can help you become a better singer whether you are a professional or a beginner. Interested? Please contact Gwen Walker 412-362-5796.

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[Highland Park] Jackson Street House For Sale
by Jack and Liz Buchanan 05 Jun '06

05 Jun '06

(This is from my wonderful friends and neighbors Kai and Diane further up on Jackson Street- please address all inquiries to the persons below----- Liz Buchanan) --------------------- Cute Highland Park 3-4 Bedroom Bungalow for Sale! $184,500 6378 Jackson Street Circa 1915 cottage, hardwood floors, original built-ins, move-in condition We're the house with big roof, right on the bend as you head towards the Park Great family street, complete with the summer Monday Night Picnic tradition Living Room: 15x17 - Main Level Dining Room: 11x13 - Main Level Kitchen: 08x08 - Main Level Master Bedroom: 20X12 - Main Level Den or Bedroom 2: 10X12 - Main Level Full bath: Main Level Bedroom 3: 10X12 - Upper Level Bedroom 4: 9X12 - Upper Level Contact either the owners Diane Shaw and Kai Gutschow at 412-361-3111 or Howard Hanna Agent Kelly Meade, 412-361-4000 ext. 237 or kmeade@howardhanna,com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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[Highland Park] Beautiful solid oak dining room set for sale.
by eddiebeddie＠aol.com 05 Jun '06

05 Jun '06

Country style table inlaid with blue ceramic tiles with small, decorative inserts. The table is 6 feet long, (which includes an 18 inch leaf) and is 3 feet wide. There are 6 solid oak chairs. It is about 15 years old and is in excellent condition. It is a STEAL at 300 dollars. The set must be sold by Friday, June 9th as the owners are moving to Alaska. It is located in Point Breeze. Call Bob at 412-371-4395 Kate Carrigan

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[Highland Park] Greek Pastries
by Dmarie1023＠aol.com 04 Jun '06

04 Jun '06

this is from Jan Stayianos: Due to the rain today for the yardsale, i have a limited selection of greek pastries/food for sale. If anyone is interested please stop by at 811 Farragut Street or give me a call at 412-363-8208. thank you

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[Highland Park] Locations & items for today's yard sale
by Rudolph T. Maceyko 04 Jun '06

04 Jun '06

By request from Judy Wolfe the list of locations & items for today's sale is available on the web site: <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/files/yardsale-2006.pdf> We made the list available *after* the start of the the sale to avoid having people show up at certain locations to look for specific items before sale participants were ready. Rudy

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[Highland Park] Entertainment Coupons for Gateway Clipper
by isobel storch 03 Jun '06

03 Jun '06

I am collecting these coupons for an adult day care program that desperately needs them to help defray the cost of a field trip on the Gateway Clipper in August. If anyone has them and is willing to give them away, you can mail them to me at 1105 DeVictor Place, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206, or you can call or email me and I'll gladly pick them up. Thanks for your support. Isobel Storch istorch(a)peoplepc.com 412-362-1550

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