Town of Oyster Bay Demolishes Massapequa Zombie Home

MASSAPEQUA, NY — The Town of Oyster Bay today demolished another zombie home in Massapequa, removing the blighted property after many complaints from neighbors.

"We are so pleased to rid yet another community of this dilapidated zombie home," said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "Following months of unanswered notices of violation, many resident complaints and multiple property cleanups, this property will no longer be an eyesore in the community."

The town received court permission to fully inspect the property six months ago after numerous code violations issued upon the property owner went unanswered. The building was found to be in very poor condition, with overgrown vegetation, excessive wear on the roof, trash strewn both inside and out, rotting walls, odors and overall unsanitary conditions. After the town's survey, a request was made to the court to proceed with demolition and the court granted the request.