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Neighbors press rental board over squatter, safety concerns at 82 Lincoln Avenue; board orders repairs, extends case to May 21
Summary
Neighbors described long-running problems at 82 Lincoln Avenue in East Farmingdale during public comment. The board heard from the applicant/owner and extended the case to May 21 while requiring multiple repairs and contact information for neighbors.
At a March 5 hearing the Town of Babylon Rental Board heard extended public comment about longstanding problems at 82 Lincoln Avenue in East Farmingdale and extended the property’s case to May 21 while ordering repairs and neighbor outreach.
Several neighbors said the house—previously the site of squatters and repeated police calls—had caused ongoing disturbance. Dorothy Davis told the board: “It has come from with drug dealing, it has come with people, with dogs.” Ivana Smith described children’s safety concerns and said the house is visible from the side street, and Belvinia Davis asked whether the house was zoned for one or two families; the board responded that the property is zoned for one family.
Applicant Vic Sony identified himself as a member of the LLC that now owns the property and said he has managed the site for about a year and a half. He told the board the LLC intends the property to be a one-family home and that squatters who previously occupied the house were removed with legal assistance. The owner also agreed to share contact information with neighbors and to coordinate with the rental department and neighbors on follow-up.
Board action and conditions
The board granted an extension to May 21 and specified multiple required repairs before final permitting: replace the driveway (applicant must photograph the driveway when it is ripped up and send photos to the rental department), remove or replace the patio on the east side of the property, replace the walkway on the west side, and check with the building department about any required railings for the front stoop. Board members said the permit can be finalized earlier if the work is completed and verified.
Neighbors’ concerns and board response
Neighbors described a long-running pattern of troublesome activity while the property was under previous ownership. Board members acknowledged the history but said they could not hold a new owner accountable for earlier incidents; instead they required the owner to demonstrate current compliance and to provide a local contact so neighbors can report future problems. A board member told neighbors the rental department can review complaints and take action if the property violates permit conditions.
What the owner must do next
The owner was directed to share a local contact number with neighbors, to submit photos of the driveway work to the rental department (contact: Carrie), and to have an inspector verify completed work so the permit may be issued before May 21 if conditions are satisfied.
Direct quotes from the hearing
“From the time that, from that house there has been a issue from the original owners once they pass. And I've had, like I said, issues with that house there,” Dorothy Davis said, describing long-term problems.
“I guess my question is the fact that it has 2 floors and at 1 time there were 2 separate families living in. Is that going to be, something that's gonna happen? Is it zoned for 1 family or is it zoned for a rental for 2 families?” Belvinia Davis asked; a board member answered: “Zoned for 1 family.”
Ending
The board left the case open to May 21 and said the rental department will inspect the property once the owner submits the required photos and completes the listed repairs.
