Residents of a tree-lined Queens street say a man identified as Vernon Glass moved into a vacant house after the owner died in 2018 and has refused to leave despite complaints to banks, elected officials and courts.
Neighbors say Vernon Glass moved into 2340 205th St., Bayside, in March 2024 after homeowner Richard Klibschon died in 2018 and the house sat vacant.
Local law enforcement and the Queens District Attorney later brought criminal charges, and reports indicate indictments and arrests followed.
Residents of a quiet, tree-lined block in Bayside, Queens say a man identified as Vernon Glass moved into a vacant $1.1 million house at 2340 205th St. in March 2024. The home had been empty since the owner, Richard Klibschon, died in 2018 and reportedly had no close relatives.
Neighbors describe a steady deterioration in their sense of safety after the new occupant appeared. Cars have parked in the driveway and on the street, people have come and gone at odd hours, and at least one bank maintenance worker who tried to access the house found the locks changed.
Neighbors reached out to a range of authorities and officials over multiple years: local police, the bank that holds the property, and elected leaders. US Rep. Tom Suozzi told a local outlet, "This is an awful situation. A fraudster is wrecking the quality of life for the entire neighborhood. While it's not a federal issue, we all need to do everything we can do to right this wrong."
Reporting and public records in the supplied coverage link the man to prior incidents:
Those living on the block say their goal is straightforward: regain control of the vacant property so it can be secured, repaired if needed, and returned to lawful ownership or sale. The neighborhood reaction combined frustration at what residents call a long delay in official action with calls for clearer tools to prevent similar takeovers.
Follow-up reporting will likely focus on the outcome of criminal cases in Queens Supreme Court, any civil actions by the bank or estate representatives, and whether policymakers or local governments change procedures for securing vacant properties after an owner's death.
Neighbors in Bayside report a multi-year occupation of a vacant house that began after the owner's death in 2018. They say officials and the bank were repeatedly notified, prior attempts to remove the occupant failed, and the occupant has a documented history of similar conduct on Long Island and in Flushing. Criminal charges and later arrests were reported by local outlets.
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