Broome County Real Property

P.O. Box 2087, Binghamton, NY 13902

David C. Hamlin, Director of Real Property Tax Service                      Chloe A. Riley-Haner, County Appraiser 607-778-2246

PROCEDURES

1) Maps of each parcel are available for viewing in the office of the Broome County Real Property Tax Department, second floor in the County Office Building, 60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY, during regular business hours.

The Auction begins promptly at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 5, 2016 @ The Holiday Inn Binghamton, 2-8 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901.

2) The auction bidders must register between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM day of auction.  Bidders will be given a number to be used during the auction. To register to bid, you must present a photo ID.

3) All bid deposits must be made with cash, personal checks or certified funds, day of the auction, and a receipt will be issued. Persons are required to have multiple checks for payment purposes. If paying by personal check or certified funds, please keep this in mind. We recommend potential buyers, paying by check or certified funds, to bring with them a ½ dozen checks, for each property, in order to pay all monies due on the day of auction, in separate checks.

4) The Broome County Legislature and/or the Director of Real Property have the right to approve or deny any sale; all items may be sold in random order.

RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1) The County of Broome makes no promises or statements of fact about any parcel that is being offered for sale. No employee or agent of the County of Broome has any authority to make any promises or representations of any nature concerning any of these parcels. It is the responsibility of each bidder to investigate any and all aspects of the status of each parcel that he or she may desire to purchase PRIOR TO BIDDING ON THE PARCEL.

2) You are strongly encouraged to go to the property (ies) you are interested in and examine them in person from the sidewalk or street. You are, however, prohibited from trespassing on the property (ies) or entering into the building(s), if applicable. This restriction also applies to the highest bidder on the property until the Quit Claim Deed transferring ownership from the County to the new owner is recorded in the County Clerk’s Office. Broome County will resell any parcels if the successful bidder does not record their deed and pay balance due within 30 days of County notification, and the bidders deposit monies and auctioneers’ fee will be forfeited by the bidder.

3) Maps and tax information are available for each parcel. Tax maps are only representations and may depict a proposed development or road. The County does not guarantee that a development and/or road actually exist, nor does it guarantee the eventual creation of any development and/or road. Tax maps do not represent exact dimensions and are not intended to be used in place of a survey map. Tax maps may not accurately depict the exact location of a property. Bidders are also encouraged to obtain the zoning regulations from the municipality where the property is located.

4) No representation is made as to the condition or validity of title for the parcels to be sold. Abstracts of title and land surveys will not be furnished and is the responsibility of the bidder.

5) It is the responsibility of each prospective purchaser to investigate any and all aspects of the status of each parcel that he or she may desire to purchase.  The County makes no representation as to the condition of the property (ies) concerning environmental problems. Each bidder assumes all responsibility for having previously checked the condition of the property (ies) and the County assumes no responsibility for any environmentally hazardous conditions on the property (ies).  Prior to bidding, the bidder or agent should have conducted any investigations he or she may deem necessary, including, but not limited to:

a. The status of the title and description of the property.

b. The existence of any liens, encumbrances or easements affecting the property. To the best of Broome County’s knowledge all interested parties and lien holds have been notified.

c. The effect, if any, of any local laws, ordinances, or Department of Environmental Conservation regulations and/or other legal restrictions or conditions which may affect the premises, including any of the following:

1. Zoning;

2. Subdivision regulations;

3. Sewerage or the presence of any possible toxic or harmful wastes;

4. Water;

5. Any and all other matters pertaining to public health; together with such other matters as the prospective purchaser or his/her agent deems appropriate.

6) Broome County Real Property Tax Service and Broome County Legislature reserves the right to reject any and all bids received, and/or withdraw any parcel at any time. Sub-Surface gas, oil & mineral rights are conveyed with the properties.

7) Successful bidders will receive a receipt of deposit by the end of the sale. Each purchase must be settled the day of the auction with deposit(s), auctioneer fee(s), and any repair and maintenance cost(s), if applicable. Closing will occur after Legislation is approved by Broome County and within 30 days of County notification.

8) It is the successful bidder’s responsibility to pay the auctioneer 4.5 % above the bid price on the day of the auction.

9) All Broome County properties are sold “as is”. It is the responsibility of the successful bidder to preview properties prior to the auction, and to check zoning and/or building cost, including utility hook-ups, prior to the auction. It is also the responsibility of the successful bidder to have an abstract made on their own. All questions regarding zoning & code enforcement on properties must be answered by the appropriate municipality.

BID DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT

a) If the successful bid is under $500.00 the full amount of the bid must be paid by the end of the auction.

b) Otherwise, the end of the auction requires a deposit of 10% of the bid or the maintenance cost, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

c) In addition to the bid deposit, the successful bidder will be responsible for an administration fee of $150.00 (per parcel) and recording fee for the deed (s). This is due at closing which will occur after legislation is approved.

d) Certain Properties require maintenance costs. This amount must be paid in full, by the end of the auction. This amount must be paid by cash, personal check or certified check to the appropriate vendor. This amount becomes part of the purchase price, and is not in addition to the purchase price.

e) DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS must be cash, personal checks or certified funds. Checks are to be made payable to BC Director of OMB for all properties, as well as a check made payable to Mel Manasse & Son, Auctioneers regarding the auctioneer fee.

f) Full payment of bid is required within thirty (30) business days after the County notification, that the deed has been prepared, and ready for pick-up. At this time, the balance must be satisfied by cash or certified funds, and made payable to BC Director of OMB for all properties.

g) Evictions, if necessary, are solely the responsibility of the successful bidder after closing and recording of the deed.

h) The purchaser may not assign his/her right to complete the sale. ALL DEEDS SHALL BE EXECUTED SOLELY IN THE NAME OF THE BIDDER (AND SPOUSE, IF REQUESTED PRIOR TO LEGISLATION APPROVAL) AS REGISTERED AT THE AUCTION.

i) No personal property is included in the sale of any of the parcels owned by Broome County. The disposition of any personal property on any parcel sold shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder following closing.

DEED DESCRIPTION

The County will issue a Quit Claim Deed consisting of the popular description listed in the auction notice. This information has been obtained from the Real Property Tax Service office inventory file, and is for ease of identification only. A Broome County Employee will assist the purchaser in the recording of their deed. The Deed will be issued after Legislative approval and within 30 days of written notification from Real Property tax Department.

DEED RESTRICTIONS

Broome County Real Property Tax Department and/or the Broome County Legislature reserve the right to require that each deed issued will contain a restriction in reference to the prior owner. This restriction shall require an additional payment equal to the accumulated taxes, penalties, and interest due as of the tax foreclosure. It will apply only if the property is sold to the former owner or his/her spouse or children during the seven years following the purchase.

POSSESSION

The purchaser may not take possession of the premises until the deed has been recorded.  Possession of the parcel (s) may be subject to the occupancy of previous owner (s) and/or tenant (s). It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to obtain possession and/or evictions of former occupants.

WHO CAN BID

Anyone is eligible to bid except for Broome County employees where a conflict of interest exists; persons who have defaulted on a payment plan for back taxes; and/or anyone who owes delinquent taxes. Including, but not limited to, former owner (s) and their spouse on the parcel of land being auctioned for tax sale.

Successful bids submitted by any public officer or employee of the County will be reviewed by Broome County Real Property Tax Department and/or the Broome County Legislature, to ensure no conflict of interest exists. Acceptance or rejection of the bid will be based on this review.

TAXES

All Successful bidders will be responsible for paying the 2016/2017 March City School tax bill and The January 2017 City/County Tax Bill and any taxes thereafter regardless of when the closing occurs.  Successful bidders will not be allowed to enter into a delinquent tax payment agreement on auction property for four (4) years after the closing date.

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that certain parcels listed below, acquired by the County of Broome, pursuant to Article 11, Title 3, of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, will be sold by public auction. Such auction will be held Saturday, November 5, 2016 @ 10:00 AM at the aforementioned location.

Registration will start at 8:30 AM the day of the Auction and the Auction will start at 10:00 AM. Broome County Real Property reserves the right to remove any parcel at any time up to the day of the Sale.

If bid is $500 or less, the full amount is required the day of the auction. If the bid is over $500, either 10% of the bid or maintenance costs, whichever, is greater is required the day of the auction.  An Auctioneer’s fee of 4.5 percent is payable in full, separate from any other monies the day of the auction, and is in addition to the sale price of the parcel payable to Mel Manasse & Sons Auctioneers.  For certain properties, maintenance and repair costs may apply and are payable in full separate from any other monies, directly to the maintenance vendor the day of the auction.

PLEASE NOTE: Please come prepared. Successful bidders will be required to present several checks for different payments for each property purchased.

The successful bidder will be notified by the Department of Real Property Tax Service that within 30 days all remaining monies will be due and payable with either cash or certified funds.  An appointment will be scheduled at the Real Property Tax Department to complete the transaction, record the deed, and file the New York State Transfer Forms.

Failure to pay the balance of the bid price will result in forfeiture of all deposits and payments made.

Auction conducted by Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers, Whitney Point, NY.

CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT

A Code Inspector has made the following observations at each of the properties, listed below, as required to determine the condition of each structure.

Please note the following information:

For all properties not currently occupied, i.e. vacant and unoccupied, a detailed Property Maintenance inspection is required prior to re-occupancy.

Any future alteration, renovation, or reconstruction of an existing structure must comply with the NYS Code and therefore may require a Building Permit, prior to any demolition or construction activity.

To ensure compliance and to avoid any violation of local or state law, the property owner may contact the Office of Building Construction and request an inspection of the premises, to establish existing conditions and proposed scope of work. Please direct correspondence to Charles Joslyn at crjoslyn@cityofbinghamton.com or (607) 343-9803.

144.44-1-12     28 Amsbry St - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior to repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

160.80-1-1       1134 Vestal Ave - Prior to re-occupancy, a Building Permit MAY be required to address repair, renovation, or improvement of existing structural, mechanical, electrical, building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Contact the Building Inspector for inspection of existing conditions and determination in regard to scope of proposed improvements, if any.

145.62-3-13     101 Bigelow St - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior to repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

144.36-1-40     25 Blanchard Ave - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior to repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

160.47-3-5       2 Chapel Pl - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior to repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

160.29-4-36     23 Clarke St - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior to repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

145.69-3-3       24 George St - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior to repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

145.78-3-28     34 Mason Ave - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior to repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

160.31-3-15     141 Murray St - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior to repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

160.30-3-16     55 North St – Prior to re-occupancy, a Building Permit MAY be required to address repair, renovation, or improvement of existing structural, mechanical, electrical, building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Contact the Building Inspector for inspection of existing conditions and determination in regard to scope of proposed improvements, if any.

160.39-3-37     105 Oak St - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior to repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

160.39-3-36     107 1/2 Oak St - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior to repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

144.84-3-21     142 Robinson St - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior to repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

176.32-2-16     12 Sherwood Ave - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior   repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

145.69-3-23     35 William St - Based on observed conditions at this property, this structure is presumed to be uninhabitable, as is. A Building Permit WILL be required, prior to repair, reconstruction, or re-occupancy, to address existing deficiencies in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, or building envelope (roof, exterior wall, door and window) systems. Prior inspection of existing conditions required for permit.

NOTE:
Based on observed conditions, the following structures are, or appear to be, occupied. New property owners are highly encouraged to contact the Office of Code Enforcement to request a Property Maintenance Compliance inspection, for occupied or unoccupied units.

All existing occupancies must comply with requirements of the local municipal and state Property Maintenance Code (IPMC 2015).

145.70-4-19     53 Bigelow St
145.71-2-27     14 Bradley St
161.22-2-36     10 Gaylord St
144.80-1-4       227 Oak St
160.35-2-42     84 Pine St
144.67-3-10     535-State St

Showing Dates & Times

Saturday, October 29, 2016

9:00AM to 10:00AM

Sale/Serial #:  14-747                                    V-Deposit                                           8 Allen St
Sale/Serial #:  14-758                                    V-Deposit                                           126 Second St - **JUST ADDED**
Sale/Serial #:  14-578                                    T-Lisle                                                 10221 NYS Rte 79

10:45AM to 12:00PM

Sale/Serial #:  14-113                                    T-Binghamton                                   2135 Pierce Ck Rd
Sale/Serial #:  14-382                                    T-Conklin                                           1367 Milburn Dr

12:30PM to 1:30PM
            Sale/Serial #:  14-923                                    T-E-Union                                          222 McKinley Ave
            Sale/Serial #:  14-893                                    T-Union                                              1205 Catherine Ave

2:00PM to 3:15PM

            Sale/Serial #:  14-1308                                  T-Vestal                                              1625 Pearl St
            Sale/Serial #:  14-1345                                  T-Vestal                                              1944 North Rd

 3:45PM to 5:00PM

            Sale/Serial #:  14-287                                    C-Binghamton                                   101 Bigelow St
            Sale/Serial #:  14-327                                    C-Binghamton                                   34 Mason Ave

 Sunday, October 30, 2016

 9:30AM to 10:30AM

            Sale/Serial #:  14-83                                      C-Binghamton                                   25 Blanchard Ave
            Sale/Serial #:  14-95                                      C-Binghamton                                   28 Amsbry St

 10:45AM to 12:30PM

            Sale/Serial #:  14-596                                    C-Binghamton                                   2 Chapel Pl
            Sale/Serial #:  14-529                                    C-Binghamton                                   107 ½ Oak St
            Sale/Serial #:  14-530                                    C-Binghamton                                   105 Oak St

12:45PM to 2:00PM

            Sale/Serial #:  14-449                                    C-Binghamton                                   55 North St
            Sale/Serial #:  14-440                                    C-Binghamton                                   23 Clarke St
            Sale/Serial #:  14-370                                    T-Conklin                                            21 Cherry Dr

2:15PM to 3:45PM

            Sale/Serial #:  14-303                                    C-Binghamton                                   24 George St
            Sale/Serial #:  14-267                                    C-Binghamton                                   142 Robinson St
            Sale/Serial #:  14-302                                    C-Binghamton                                   35 William St

4:00PM to 5:00PM

            Sale/Serial #:  14-706                                    C-Binghamton                                   1134 Vestal Ave
            Sale/Serial #:  14-822                                    C-Binghamton                                   12 Sherwood Ave
            Sale/Serial #:  14-469                                    C-Binghamton                                   141 Murray St

City of Binghamton

Town of Barker

Town of Binghamton

Town of Conklin

Village Of Deposit / Sanford

Town Of Kirkwood

Town Of Lisle

Town of Union

Town Of Vestal

Just Added:

Village Of Whitney Point

Town Of Windsor

Lead Warning Statement

Housing built before 1978 may contain lead based paint.  Lead from paint chips and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly.

The Broome County Health Department has information available at each County Auction for prospective bidders to review.

Broome County Department Of Real Property Tax

Tax Maps Can Be Viewed On The

Broome County Website @ www.bcgis.com

All Properties Sold “AS IS” – Properties Must Be Researched PRIOR To Bidding

Brochure Is To Be Used Only As A Guide, And Is Subject To Change Updated Material Will Be Available @ www.manasseauctions.com - Statements Made Day of Sale Take Precedence Over Printed Material.

Please Note: Brochure Is Continually Being Updated, Please Keep Track Of Our Website @ www.manasseauctions.com For Updated Information.

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