This January, the old Boarding House Single Room Occupancy on Wolcott and Teller burned down. It had been granted special permission to remain a multi-unit SRO only until “more than 50% is destroyed for any reason.” 

Beacon’s building inspector rightly determined that the rebuilt structure must conform to the neighborhood and be rebuilt as a single family residence.

The developers have submitted an appeal to convince the City to bend the law so they can build a brand new 9 unit luxury building with a history of short term rentals with rents starting at $2,200/mo for a one bedroom. 

Please sign this petition:
The residents of Beacon and our community of stakeholders oppose the proposed development at 925 Wolcott and ask the Zoning Appeals Board to stand by the integrity of our zoning by denying the developer’s appeal and zoning variance request.  

This would be a significant disruption to the neighborhood and brings up numerous disruptions related to congestion, traffic, safety, and our local community.

We ask the Appeals Board to prioritize our safety and our concerns over the profits of an out-of-town investor wanting to build a 'market rate' rental by requiring that property be rebuilt in line with its assigned zoning as a single family residence.

And email acaputo@beaconny.gov before June 21, 2023 to express your support of Beacon zoning and opposition to the developer’s appeal to build another SRO.

And Please attend the zoning hearing on June 21, 2023 at 7pm at The City of Beacon City Hall, One Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY.