Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Real Estate Tax Reduction/Super Storm Sandy


I sincerely hope that each of you and your possessions are safe. My home and cars were damaged by the rising waters but those things can be replaced.

Many residential and business properties were physically damaged to a much greater extent. Since real estate tax assessments are based on market value, everyone should carefully evaluate any physical damage. Simple concise reports should be made directly to the Assessor and hopefully appropriate adjustments will be made to the tax assessments. However, these reports do not take the place of formal complaints/grievances that must be filed in January for Nassau and New York City and in May for Suffolk properties. Separate complaints must be made for property that is also taxed by a Village. If the assessment is not lowered or a formal complaint is not filed in a timely manner, the taxes will not be reduced regardless of the damage to the property.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Notice for Nassau County


It is with a heavy heart that I write this blog post today. Our entire block and most of the neighborhood have lost their cars to the waters and still have no heat or power. We were warned not to start the cars – some of those who did, started electrical fires.

If your business or home has sustained physical damage, it should be reported by you directly to the Nassau County Department of Assessment at one of the following numbers: (516) 571-2002; 2003; 2008; 2016; 2025 or 2028. This is a separate and different reporting than the regular complaints that are filed each January. If further information becomes available, I will certainly pass that on as well. Good Luck!