Continuing in their efforts to eliminate eyesores from our communities, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto announced the successful demolition of a long-dilapidated zombie home in Hicksville. The Town obtained a court order to demolish the home after several building code violations went unanswered, and the property remained in a state of dangerous disrepair. The homeowner bulldozed the house after the Supreme Court issued an order to grant the Town’s demolition notice, marking the 37th zombie home razed in the Town of Oyster Bay since the creation of the Town’s Quality of Life Task Force in 2017.
“Town code enforcement officers reported dangerous and deplorable conditions at the home such as partially collapsed ceilings, hazardous electrical work, vermin infestations, and evidence of squatters,” said Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “My administration and I remain as dedicated as ever to protecting your quality of life and restoring public health and safety to this community.”
Councilman Lou Imbroto, Chairman of the Town’s Quality of Life Task Force, added, “The great success of our Task Force really speaks for itself, as we’ve now successfully demolished 37 zombie homes since its inception. We will continue to rid our neighborhoods of these blights to pave the way for new homes and new families.”
The Code Enforcement Bureau of the Department of Planning and Development is charged with the enforcement of all codes, rules and regulations pertaining to zoning, housing and public safety. It is expressly designed to handle requests of citizens regarding possible violations. To file a complaint, or to register a zombie property in your neighborhood, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/codeenforcement.
Credit: Town of Oyster Bay