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Town reserves decision on revocation hearing after investigator affidavit alleging owner-occupancy violation
Summary
The board reserved decision on revoking a permit for 3 Manor Avenue after reviewing an investigator's affidavit alleging the property is not owner-occupied. The board ordered further investigation and possible inspection to verify sleeping/occupancy patterns.
The Town of Babylon licensing board reserved decision on a possible permit revocation for 3 Manor Avenue after hearing an investigator's sworn affidavit and testimony from the permit holder.
Town counsel read an affidavit from Tim Reardon, identified in the transcript as an investigator for the town, stating that on Nov. 17, 2025, an inspection was carried out in response to complaints about possible illegal rental activity and that a person contacted at a Freeport address denied living at 3 Manor Avenue (transcript references to Nov. 17, 2025, and 14:35). Counsel said the town requires owner occupancy under the applicable town code (transcript phrasing: "town code section 153, 15 b"). Based on the affidavit and other information, the town attorney said there is evidence the dwelling with a permit may not be owner-occupied.
The permit holder, identified in testimony as Aurora Picardo, said she lives at 3 Manor Avenue (stated at the hearing) and described working multiple jobs and staying at the house frequently. Picardo said she has documentation to substantiate her occupancy, stating, "I have all my proof here." Board members discussed sending an inspector to the property to verify whether Picardo sleeps at the residence at times when inspectors are likely to find her there.
After discussion, the board voted to reserve the matter for further investigation rather than immediately revoke the permit; the chair warned the permit may nonetheless be revoked depending on the outcome of the inspection and follow-up (motion to reserve carried; transcript records motion moved by Carrie and seconded; board discussion indicates potential for revocation pending findings).
The board’s action leaves the matter open for inspection and further evidentiary review before a final decision.
