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[quote=Anonymous]I know that DC rowhouse set-up exactly and I've seen plenty of them that are leaking the exact same as yours. This is ground water that is exerting pressure against the foundation wall at the base where the concrete basement slab floor meets the wall and footer. It's a simple fix with an inside drain along that front wall and it will require a sump pump that can usually be hidden under your basement steps. Your neighbor's downspout could be a contributing factor but it sounds as if it's a buried downspout that is run under the soil away from the building. Not dumping roof water right into that corner. Either way, the fix is the same. The best company to call for this in DC is 58 Foundations. Sorry, I don't have their phone number but they will give you a free estimate. Good luck. [/quote]
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