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PLEASE NOTE:
Auctions will only be held if there are properties in County ownership.
The County will also use Request for Bids (RFB) to transfer various parcels in 2009.
Please check the website each month!
Property listings become available online and in print approximately five (5) weeks prior to auction day.
An informational meeting will be held 10-15 days prior to the auction.
Property files will be available afterward for public viewing.
Division of Finance Voice: (518) 447-7070 |
Jeffrey Neal,
Director of Finance
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QUESTIONS?
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Getting to the Auction
State Police will require photo ID's for parking and entrance to the Concourse.
Empire State Plaza - Meeting Room 6
Driving Directions
Note: A $2.00 parking charge is in effect for all events taking place on weekends at the Empire State Plaza. Additionally, please remember to bring a photo ID if you plan to park in the V-Lot at the Plaza.
| Coming FROM the NORTH: |
Take Interstate 87 (Northway) to Interstate 90 East exit. Proceed East to Interstate 787 South and take the Empire |
| Coming FROM the SOUTH: |
Take the New York State Thruway (Rte. 87) to Exit 23 (Albany). Proceed straight through the toll booth to Interstate |
| Coming FROM the EAST: |
Take Interstate 90 and cross the Hudson River. Take exit to Interstate 787 South, along the river. Take the Empire State |
| Coming FROM the WEST: |
Take the New York State Thruway to Exit 24 (Albany). Proceed East on Interstate 90 to Interstate 787 South, along the |
NOTE: Visitors' Parking is in V-Lot (formerly "P-3")
Elevators will take you to the Concourse level of the Empire State Plaza.
Parking is also available at street level.
Enter through either the Capitol or Museum end of the Concourse
State Police will require photo ID's for parking and entrance to the Concourse.
Call the NYS Office of General Services (OGS) at (518) 474-8118 for further information on parking and security issues for this event.
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Request a Printed Brochure
If you want to be added to our mailing list for the printed Real Property Auction brochure, please send your name and address to:
Albany County Division of Finance
112 State St, Rm 800
Albany, NY 12207
or e-mail us at: finance@albanycounty.com
Brochures are mailed as soon as they are available. Searchable property information with color photos or tax maps will be available online.
| Delinquent Tax Lists |
View unofficial lists of properties currently subject to foreclosure and possible future sale at auction. Learn More » |
| Tax Amnesty Program Runs Through November 30th [Oct 16, 2009] |
2010 Auction Schedule
May 15
October 23
ATTENTION FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS!
You may be eligible for a property tax exemption...
Albany County does not provide Title Insurance on any parcel sold.
We strongly recommend that bidders secure Title Searches prior to bidding and/or closing on properties.
Listen carefully to all announcements
Announcements take precedence over written materialsThis is how the County corrects, updates, adds or deletes information before the bidding starts
Scratching your nose or pulling your ear only works in the movies!
General Guidelines:
Read the terms and conditions carefully.View properties which interest you before the auction.
Register with the County. (You can pre-register online.)
Keep your maximum bid in mind.
Listen carefully.
