New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced a public auction for state-owned property located at 599 Port Richmond Avenue on Staten Island will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 18. The auction will take place at the Staten Island Armory, 321 Manor Road, on Staten Island, with registration beginning at 10 a.m.

Complete details, including photos, legal and reference documents, and auction requirements, including required bidder pre-registration forms, can be found online at ogs.ny.gov/nysstore.

Description of 599 Port Richmond Avenue:

This 2,200-square-foot, two-story structure 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. It is a former group home 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 has a driveway on the Orange Avenue side of the property. The structure is connected to municipal water and sewer, natural gas, electric, and telephone.

Watch a video showing highlights of the property here.

Property Inspections: 

Property inspections will be conducted by appointment only, with appointments available: 

• Wednesday, July 7, noon to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, July 8, 9 a.m. to noon
• Tuesday, July 20, noon to 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 21, 9 a.m. to noon
• Wednesday, August 4, noon to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, August 5, 9 a.m. to noon

Those interested in scheduling an inspection of the property should contact:

• Corey Landy, email: Landy@ogs.ny.gov, phone: (518) 402-2416 

Minimum bid:

$230,000 ($23,000 deposit required to bid)

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.

Bidder pre-registration information must be submitted to OGS Land Management by 4 p.m. on Friday, August 14.

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 Friday, August 13.

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.