Tag: property maintenance
Mason District forum addresses hoarding
All the photos posted with this article are from Fairfax County If you know someone whose house looks like the ones posted here, Fairfax County’s Hoarding Interoperability Committee can help. The committee investigates complaints, determines whether there are safety or housing code violations, and refers the hoarder for counseling services or other assistance. Susan Epstein of … Continued
Two Annandale properties face blight hearings
7101 Vellex Lane The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to consider blight abatement ordinances for several properties including two in Annandale: the derelict building on 7130 Little River Turnpike that used to house the Frame Factory and a single-family home at 7101Vellex Lane in the Wilburdale community. Properties can be declared … Continued
Extreme yard sales mar Braddock Road
Looking for a used washing machine or refrigerator? Whoever lives in this house at 4508 Braddock Road, Lincolnia, has taken the yard sale concept to an extreme level, lining up large appliances on the curb for sale to the public. A resident of the nearby Parklawn community, who took the photo, says, “It appears … Continued
Scene around A-town: Come and sit a spell in front of this Annandale home
This Annandale ranch house has three bedrooms, a finished basement, and two full bathrooms plus two half-baths. Very convenient – no need to interrupt your yardwork by going inside for potty breaks. You can’t tell from the photo, but this is actually the front of the house.
FXCO to hold blight hearing on Frame Factory
The Frame Factory in January 2010 The building at 7130 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, that housed the Frame Factory before it was destroyed in a fire on New Year’s Day, 2010, could soon be declared blighted. It’s been an eyesore for nearly two years, and there have been lots of complaints about it. The building … Continued
Gross and Feld offer opposing views on the state of Mason District
Penny Gross and David Feld have very different perspectives on the state of Mason District. Feld, the Republican candidate hoping to unseat Gross, says the commercial centers of Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners are in dire need of revitalization, as redevelopment investment bypasses this part of the county. “We are not getting our share … Continued
Volunteers clean-up Americana Drive
Sidewalk uncovered on Americana Drive Marsden Last Saturday, Sen. David Marsden, Fairfax County Supervisor John Cook, community members, volunteers from VDOT and Fluor-Transurban, and inmates supervised by the Sheriff’s office took part in a clean-up along Americana Drive in Annandale. Representatives from Dominion Power contributed to the effort earlier in the week. While the crews … Continued
Hillbrook Automotive Center to clean up
Mr. Choi of the Hillbrook Automotive Center and Pure gas station (at 6701 Little River Turnpike in Annandale) has an excellent reputation for good work, good value, and reliability, which has attracted an ever increasing customer base. And that has caused some problems: As the business has grown, there have been complaints from people who … Continued
Neighborhood enhancement grant proposals due Oct. 31.
Landscaping funded with a NEPP grant Neighborhood organizations interested in sprucing up their common areas, developing playgrounds, creating gardens, or otherwise enhancing their property and strengthening community spirit should consider applying for a Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership Program (NEPP) grant. This county program provides up to $5,000 in matching grant funds to homeowner associations, recreation clubs, civic associations, … Continued
Blog photo spurs homeowners to clean up
6464 Lakewood Drive The owner of the house pictured in a February blog post about a Mason District Council forum on property maintenance wants Annandale blog readers to know she and her husband spruced up the façade. The house, at 6364 Lakewood Drive, is in the Belvedere neighborhood, Falls Church, in the Mason District. It … Continued