New York State Public Auction

Property for Sale:

Auburn, New York Cayuga County

5 Harvard Avenue

Auction Date: July 10, 2012 Minimum Bid: $65,000 Open Houses: June 12, 21 & 29 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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5 Harvard Avenue is a single-family, ranchstyle home located on a dead-end street in a residential neighborhood. The property is surrounded by mature trees, with a paved driveway and flagstone terrace. The home consists of approximately 1,271 square feet on a .456 acre lot, and features three bedrooms, one bath, fireplace, hardwood floors, basement, and two-car garage.

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Auburn (Cayuga County) is a small city in New York States Finger Lakes region that is located between the cities of Syracuse and Rochester. It is situated on the northern end of Owasco Lake and is easily accessible from the New York State Thruway. Auburn has approximately 27,500 citizens (2012 census), with the Auburn Correctional Facility as the areas top employer and a variety of manufacturing, health, education, and other public and private sector industries. For more information on the City of Auburn, visit their website at: http://www.auburnny.gov/

5 Harvard Avenue

5 Harvard Avenue

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Ownership: The property is currently owned by the State of New York. The state acquired the property by deed that was recorded in the Cayuga County Clerks Office, as follows: James L. & Adrienne M. Farrington to the People of the State of New York, dated January 19, 1967, and recorded in the Cayuga County Clerks Office on January 20, 1967 in Book 35 of Deeds at page 264. City of Auburn; Section 123.31, Block 1, Lot 57 This property is a generally rectangular lot consisting of 0.456 acre. The site is mostly level. There is approximatly 150 feet frontage along Harvard Avenue. This single-user, one-story, ranch-style house consists of 1,271 square feet with an garage. The overall condition is average. 0.456 acre State-owned real property is exempt from property and school taxes. For information regarding assessment rates, please contact Michael Burns, City Assessor, Memorial City Hall, 3rd Floor, 24 South Street, Auburn, NY 13021, 315-255-4125. Zoning: State-owned property is exempt from local zoning. However, the subject is within an area designated as R-1: Single Family REsidential. we strongly encourage all prospective bidders to contact Brian Hicks, Senior Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Auburn, at 315-245-4111 for complete information and/or discussion of other possible uses.

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Environmental: Due to the age of the building, the potential for asbestos in interior and exterior structural components and the presence of lead in underlying paint cannot be discounted. Prospective bidders should investigate the environmental condition of the premises as it relates to their own individual requirements with regard to proposed uses and conditions. Reasonable acommodations will be made for access. Utilities: Easements: Wetlands/ Floodplain: Electric, natural gas, telephone, municipal water and sewer. The property is subject to typical utililty easements. According to FEMA flood insurance rate mapping, the subject is located within a Zone A designated area (no base flood elevations determined).

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Note: The following information is for general purposes only. Please refer to the Notice of Sale for the official sale information. Property for Sale: Date and Time: 5 Harvard Avenue, Auburn (Cayuga County), New York The property is being sold as is. Tuesday, July 10, 2012 12:00 p.m. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Potential bidders must register with a certified check or bank draft in order to be eligible to bid. City of Auburn Council Chambers, Memorial City Hall 24 South Street Auburn, NY 13021 Note: This is a public building where visitors may be required to present identification before being permitted to enter. $65,000 By law, no lower bid can be accepted. Tuesday, June 12, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 29, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Additional dates and times are available by appointment. A deposit of $6,500 in the form of a certified check or bank draft (made payable to yourself) must be presented to register. The successful bidder will be required to endorse the deposit check to the Commissioner of General Services. If applicable, an additional nonrefundable amount will be required, which, together with the initial deposit, shall equal 10 percent of the successful bid. Said amount is to be paid no later than ten business days after notification of acceptance of bid. The balance of the purchase price is due 120 days after notification of acceptance of bid. A five percent broker commission will be paid by the State of New York to a qualified real estate broker who represents the successful bidder at the time of closing. Bidder-Purchaser and Broker Affidavits must be submitted to OGS Legal Services by close of business Friday, July 6, 2012. Anyone acting as a representative of another person or corporation must, at least 48 hours in advance, verify such capacity in writing. For more information, please see the sample Authorization to Bid form in the Legal and Reference Documents packet.

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The following legal and reference documents pertaining to 2 State Street can be found on the New York State Surplus Real Property website at: http://properties.esd.ny.gov/ Notice of Sale Proposed Legal Description Bidder-Purchaser Affidavit Broker Affidavit Authorization to Bid Real Estate Contract Appendix A: Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts Floor Plans

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Tax Map: City of Auburn; Section 123.31, Block 1, Lot 57

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New York State Office of General Services Division of Real Estate Development 26th Floor, Corning Tower Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242 518.474.2195 www.ogs.ny.gov http://properties.esd.ny.gov/default.htm www.facebook.com/nysrealproperty* http://www.flickr.com/photos/nysogs* Designated Contacts: Division of Real Estate Development 518.474.2195 John J. Bouchard Edward Burns Charles Sheifer Richard Bennett Robert M. Van Deloo, Jr. Lauran Graham Legal Services 518.474.8831 Thomas A. Pohl Frank P. Pallante

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Note: The property details are provided for general informational purposes only. Prospective bidders are urged to obtain professional advice, prior to the public sale, in order to assess the sites potential, building and mechanical components and condition, and compliance with health and building codes for any planned use of the property.