Ordered that the judgment is affirmed, with costs.
Contrary to the appellant's contention, the denial of the petitioner's application for certain area variances to build a single-family dwelling has a rational basis and is supported by substantial evidence ( see Matter of Ifrah v. Utschig, 98 NY2d 304, 308; Matter of Sasso v. Osgood, 86 NY2d 374). The requested variances were substantial and would have a detrimental effect on the character of the neighborhood. The alleged difficulty was also self-created ( see Town Law § 267-b; Matter of Pecoraro v. Board of Appeals of Town of Hempstead, 2 NY3d 608, 614-615; Matter of Westervelt v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Town of Woodbury, 7 AD3d 632).
The petitioner's remaining contentions are without merit.