New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced the scheduling of a sealed bid auction for state-owned property located at 599 Port Richmond Avenue on Staten Island.

Complete details, including photos, legal and reference documents, and auction requirements, can be found online at https://ogs.ny.gov/real-estate/real-estate-auctions on the real estate auctions page.

Description of 599 Port Richmond Avenue

This 2,200-square-foot, two-story structure is a former Community Multi-Services Office for youth with residential and office space, including an open meeting space, kitchenette, two offices, and a half-bath on the first floor and four offices and a full bathroom on the second floor. There is an exterior accessibility lift in the front of the building. The yard is fenced, and there is a driveway on the side of the property along Orange Avenue. The structure is connected to municipal water and sewer, natural gas, electric, and telephone. It is situated on a 4,132-square-foot parcel on the corner of Port Richmond Avenue and Orange Avenue and is located within a zoning district designated R3A.

Minimum bid:

$470,000

A $47,000 deposit in the form of a certified check or bank draft (made payable to the Commissioner of General Services) must be included with the bid.

Bidding Information:

Bids must be received by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30. Submissions should be sent to: 

The complete package of required bidding documents, including the terms of sale, may be obtained at ogs.ny.gov/nysstore or by contacting:

• Laura Graham, email: graham@ogs.ny.gov, phone: (518) 473-1289, or
• Robert Van Deloo, email: vandeloo@ogs.ny.gov, phone: (518) 474-9339

Bid Opening:

A public bid opening will be webcast live from Albany at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, at https://players.brightcove.net/2886492229001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5990052819001

Terms of Sale:

The property is being sold “as-is.” Prospective bidders are encouraged to obtain professional advice, prior to a public sale to ensure compliance with building codes and any planned use of the property. They are also encouraged to contact a financial institution before the auction to obtain pre-contract credit clearance and borrowing guidelines.

Bidders are required to submit an initial deposit in the form of a certified check or bank draft. Checks should be made payable to the Commissioner of General Services. An additional deposit to bring the total deposit to 10 percent of the bid price will be due within 10 business days after acceptance of the bid.

The State of New York will pay a 2.5 percent broker’s commission to a qualified real estate broker who represents the successful bidder at the time of the closing. Broker and bidder affidavits must be submitted to OGS Legal Services by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30.

OGS provides a broad range of support services that facilitate the operation of state government and assist local governments, public authorities, and public and private agencies. OGS offers numerous services to clients throughout the Empire State, including property management, design and construction, procurement, and various support services.