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Town of Babylon reserves decision on accessory apartment at 22 Jean Drive after neighbors allege non‑occupancy
Summary
The Town of Babylon board reserved decision on an accessory-apartment permit for 22 Jean Drive after multiple neighbors testified the house appeared vacant and had hosted multiple renters; the applicant acknowledged a past error and said she now lives at the property. The board said it will investigate further before making a final determination.
The Town of Babylon board reserved its decision Tuesday on an accessory-apartment permit for 22 Jean Drive in North Babylon after neighbors testified the home was vacant and had hosted multiple renters while the applicant said she now lives there.
The board's action followed about an hour of public testimony from neighbors who said the house was not owner‑occupied and had created safety and nuisance concerns, and from applicant Tanisha Chhabra, who acknowledged prior violations and said she has been trying to move into the property.
The accessory apartment at 22 Jean Drive is on the second floor and contains two bedrooms, according to the application and testimony. The board recorded that an affidavit of posting was submitted and that the property was…
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