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Board sustains Weinberg assessment after reviewing storm repairs and appraisal reasoning
Summary
Resident Steven O. Weinberg sought a reduction after storm damage and repairs, arguing land valuation and front-foot calculations produced a higher-than-expected tax base; the board reviewed the assessor's calculation and voted to deny the objection.
Steven O. Weinberg told the Village of Harrison Board of Review that a storm toppled a large maple onto his house and required extensive repairs and an addition; he said the resulting assessment felt disproportionate to his lot's depth and comparable sales.
"A storm came through and dropped a 38 inch maple right on the top of the house," Weinberg testified, describing insurance repairs, a new addition and replacement windows. He questioned the land-valuation method and said some neighboring lots assessed at different per-foot values despite having similar frontage.
Assessor Lori Sacco explained the board's reliance on purchase price plus documented improvements and described how the village applies a front-foot and depth-factor table for lakefront parcels; she itemized the added square footage, porch, bathroom and a 10% "wrapper" for combined repairs, and applied the maintenance-year ratio to reach the current improvement value.
After deliberation the board moved and seconded a motion to deny Weinberg's objection, agreeing the assessor's method and the lack of a counter-appraisal or multiple market comparables weighed against a change. The clerk said Weinberg will receive the board's written determination and information on appeals and timing.
