Let me comprehend this: It's a minor inconvenience for your NEIGHBOR that is working to improve his property and by extension the values of all the properties around them. Yet, you have decided to rat them out for a temporary saving of space for construction vehicles in favor of the city levying fines against them?

Good job, neighbor. This is why DC is constantly rated as one of the unfriendliest cities in the country. Maybe next time... try, oh gosh, the horror, talking to them?

In fairness, we do have a straightforward process for reserving parking for such needs. Go online and apply, print permits, post them...bam, your parking is reserved properly. I actually like the new online system, even with the fee, because it's easier and enforcement is better than the prior system. I do believe OP just wants them to get the proper emergency no parking permits...

badge 175 vehicle gone on arrival @12:15am on 10-18-14 dmw

Hi @Obnoxious (you are the perfect internet commenter) - In a city where parking is a premium its important that everyone follow the official processes for reserving spaces. A house up the block went through the trouble to do so - so this one can too. Also, it appears this house is being renovated by investors - a total gut job. Your argument is invalid.

And yes @Joda you are correct.

You're the hero DC deserves, Dan V, but not the one it needs right now.