It is odd that there would be a complaint if the only other structures on the block are not single family homes. If Bikur Cholim had done their homework, they probably could have received the variance before they started the operation. Applying after the fact probably created tension and magnified the situation.

The classification as "transient hotel" actually seems pretty accurate for the situation.   "Transient" refers to how the home will be occupied, it is not a reflection on the clientle. Unfortunately when people hear the word "transient" they think that homeless people are moving in and it will descrease their property values.   It is a shame that this process did not occur in the normal manner, all this could have been avoided.

People behave strangely.    My mother's next door neighbor was looking to build an enclosure over their front door.   The town she lives in requires a variance and a notice to all the neighbors within one block - even houses on the back street. My mother could care less, but the majority of the neighbors complained at a public hearing. What should have been a 5 minute stamp of approval became a two hour bitch session and the application was denied. The neighbors moved out of the neighborhood.

Good luck Sol!