Officials: Capri Motor Inn in West Hempstead closed due to safety violations

A Hempstead spokesperson says it was ordered closed by the town last week.

News 12 Staff

Aug 16, 2023, 5:05 PM

Updated 278 days ago

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The Capri Motel in West Hempstead is shutting its doors due to safety violations.
A Hempstead spokesperson says it was ordered closed by the town last week.
The spokesperson says there were various issues with smoke detectors and that “structural concerns” were discovered by building inspectors and fire officials.
Officials say the owner of the Hempstead Turnpike property can remedy the violations and petition to have it reopened.  


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