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Neighbor tells Town of Babylon board accessory apartments are transforming single-family blocks; board cites inspections
Summary
A long-time resident told the Town of Babylon hearing that accessory apartments and illegal rentals are increasing density, parking and hygiene problems on her street; the board said inspectors will follow up and placed related applications on reserve.
A resident testified that accessory apartments and frequent turnover have transformed her block from single-family homes into what she described as an apartment complex, raising parking and sanitation concerns that the Town of Babylon board said it would investigate.
"I've lived in my house 42 years," said Doris Hidalgo, a resident of 12 Toysome Lane, who spoke during the public comment portion of an accessory-apartment hearing. "On our block, we have, like, 15 houses, and now we…
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