Pursuant to the New York Real Property Tax Law and
the Suffolk County Tax Act, the Board of Assessment Review of the
Town of Brookhaven has jurisdiction to meet for the purpose of hearing
complaints with respect to assessments which are alleged to be illegal,
erroneous or unequal. In addition to the Board of Assessment Review
performing its obligations pursuant to §§ 506, 512,
1524 and 1526 of the New York Real Property Tax Law and Section 5 of the Suffolk County Tax Act, the Board
of Assessment Review, in notifying complainants by mail as to the
Board's determination of the complainant's assessment, shall include
a brief statement informing the complainant of the basis of the Board's
determination.