Town Crews Demolish Abandoned Zombie Home in Syosset

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto announced that the Town’s Highway and Buildings crew recently commenced the demolition of a dilapidated zombie home on Ann Drive in Syosset. This longtime eyesore was recently granted for demolition following years of neglect and complaints from neighbors.

“This structure was in very poor condition after being left abandoned and falling into a severe and significant state of disrepair. The Town received numerous complaints from neighbors concerning the condition of the property, and inspectors found various signs of neglect in violation of Town Code,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The interior was filthy throughout, with signs of leaks and extensive damages, leaving it unsanitary and uninhabitable. After earning court approval, we removed this neighborhood eyesore and are paving the way for a new home in our community.”

Town inspections discovered a variety of code violations, including significant water damage, deterioration or lack of walls and/or insulation, unfinished plumbing, exposed electrical fixtures, damaged or missing ceilings, debris strewn throughout, and overall deterioration. While the condition of the property worsened over time, the Town’s Quality of Life Taskforce continued all efforts to keep the property safe to the surrounding neighborhood while pursuing legal action.

“The great success of our Task Force really speaks for itself, as we’ve now successfully demolished more than 40 homes since its inception,” said Councilman Imbroto, the chairman of the Town’s Quality of Life Taskforce. “Through the diligence of our Town team – our building and legal professionals – we have been tremendously successful in saving our communities from these types of eyesores and protecting the quality of life of our residents.”

The Town 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.