Hicksville Zombie Home Razed Due To 'Deplorable Conditions: Saladino

HICKSVILLE, NY — Continuing in their efforts to eliminate eyesores from our communities, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino has announced the successful demolition of a long-dilapidated zombie home in Hicksville. The town obtained a court order to demolish the home on Nevada Street after several building code violations went unanswered. The property remained in a state of dangerous disrepair, the town said.

The homeowner bulldozed the house after the Supreme Court issued an order to grant the town’s demolition notice, marking the 37th zombie home razed in the Town of Oyster Bay since the creation of the town’s Quality of Life Task Force in 2017.

"Town code enforcement officers reported dangerous and deplorable conditions at the home such as partially collapsed ceilings, hazardous electrical work, vermin infestations, and evidence of squatters," said Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "My administration and I remain as dedicated as ever to protecting your quality of life and restoring public health and safety to this community."

To file a complaint or to register a zombie property, contact the town's Code Enforcement Bureau.