That doesn't look too bad -- just so long as tall people don't have to duck...

It's really about 40" off the sidewalk. Not the dogwood, but the tree beyond it. Throat height on me.

In that case, I think you're within your rights to prune it carefully, if you know what you're doing, without going onto private property. I'll take a look at it.

Yikes! Welcome to the jungle!

...but shady in summer. ~{8-)>

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