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plows the streets, does sewer repair, cares for the trees – of which there are about 1000 – and runs a security patrol as well as other usually municipal functions, such as street repair. Annual dues are paid by the approximately 250 homeowners who make up the
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List of New York City Designated Landmarks in The Bronx
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738:Manhattan University
587:C. E. Chambers House
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182: • Density
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703:Victor Christ-Janer
670:Late Gothic Revival
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480:Harrie T. Lindeberg
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844:Hermalyn, Gary D.
666:James Renwick Jr.
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