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Board delays decision on potential revocation at 654 Centerwood to allow further review
Summary
At a July 8 hearing, the Rental Board allowed more time for follow-up and inspection on a possible permit revocation for 654 Centerwood Street after the landlord’s attorney said complaints were episodic and neighbors described recurring noise, garbage and parking problems.
The Town of Babylon Rental Board on July 8 extended for further review a verification hearing concerning 654 Centerwood Street, a large, eight-bedroom rental that the town flagged for possible permit revocation.
Attorney Gerard Glass, representing the property owner, said the landlord has decades of local experience, owns multiple rental properties and was cooperating with the town. Glass told the board the tenants had allowed an inspection, that an appliance referenced in a town notice had been removed and that the landlord would work with the tenants and town staff to address concerns.
Neighbors and board members described a history of complaints going back several years, including noise, garbage and vehicles parked on lawns. Board members noted prior summonses and fines and debated options that included warnings, requiring a fence to shield neighbors, or serving notices to vacate if conditions do not improve.
Because the town’s written notice did not specify all alleged violations, the board said it would confer with enforcement (including the town attorney’s office and Mr. Rosario in code enforcement), confirm which concerns are outstanding, and inspect the property again. The board moved to extend the matter to July 22 to allow staff to follow up; the motion carried.
Board members emphasized they did not seek to evict tenants lightly but said property owners must ensure their rentals are not distinguishable from surrounding owner-occupied homes. The matter remains open pending further inspection and staff guidance to the board.
