right, it's not technically abandoned until either the owner says so or the authorities do, you don't get to decide it. Unfortunately. If you do cut the lock, you put yourself at risk and risk facing the consequences of a theft and/or destruction of property charge (you won't be able to cut a Kryptonite lock in silence and secret, BTW: I suggest an angle grinder, not a Sawzall). Why not ask your building manager and tell him you're interested in it? He might help to get an eyesore out of the alley. It's a Japanese Bianchi, a good value and good rider, worth fixing up if you can get it "legit".
Last edited by unworthy1; 06-09-09 at 10:46 AM.