From ABC7 New York · · 1m 10s
Judge blocks auto shop repairs
North Massapequa auto shop owner can no longer fix cars after zoning dispute.
In brief
North Massapequa auto shop owner can no longer fix cars after zoning dispute. A North Massapequa auto shop owner cannot make vehicle repairs at his property after a judge ruled he violated zoning laws with the Town of Oyster Bay. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Judge rules
A North Massapequa auto shop owner can no longer make vehicle repairs at the property amid a zoning dispute with the Town of Oyster Bay.
Shop owner
James Danias purchased the building for more than $1 million in 2024 and operated JAR Performance Auto Specialists since then.
Zoning change
The building was rezoned for residential use in 2006, with longstanding operations grandfathered in.
Town violation
The Town of Oyster Bay issued a violation in May 2025, claiming the business had reestablished prohibited automotive repair use.
Ruling
A judge ruled Danias can no longer make auto repairs at the shop, changing how the property can be used.
Relocation
Danias is trying to relocate because he cannot use the building as he intended, saying he has to work somewhere else.
The short version
A North Massapequa auto shop owner cannot make vehicle repairs at his property after a judge ruled he violated zoning laws with the Town of Oyster Bay.
