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Brookhaven Town Demolishes Zombie House in Mastic Beach

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By Published: October 14 2022

LongIsland.com

Vacant home at 103 Huntington Drive deemed unsafe in an engineering report.

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Councilman Dan Panico (right), Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella (left) and Pattersquash Creek Civic Association president, Frank Fugarino (center). Photo: Brookhaven Town.

On October 11th, the Town of Brookhaven demolished a zombie home at 103 Huntington Drive in Mastic Beach after an engineering report deemed the property unsafe.

 

The house was the source of resident complaints and a blight in the neighborhood, according to the town. It was demolished by the Town of Brookhaven in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Town Code which provides a fast track to rid neighborhoods of unsafe structures.

 

“While we prefer owners to take responsibility and address these blighted properties, the Town of Brookhaven will act when that does not occur,” said Councilman Dan Panico. “Our commitment on these issues has yielded extremely positive results for the communities and people we serve. Everyone deserves to live in a clean and safe community.”

 

In addition to Panico, Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella and Pattersquash Creek Civic Association president, Frank Fugarino were on-hand for the demolition of the long time vacant home.