New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced a public auction for a state-owned former group home at 733 Euclid Avenue in Syracuse will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 26. Complete details, including photos, legal and reference documents, and auction requirements can be found online at www.nysstore.com on the real estate auctions page.

The auction will take place in the Senator Hughes State Office Building’s main hearing room at 333 East Washington Street in Syracuse with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Description of 733 Euclid Avenue:

Located in Syracuse’s University District, the former group home is a 2,648-square-foot, two-story detached dwelling on a 0.12-acre lot. It features nine bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full basement, a walk-up attic, off-street parking, and porches. The property is situated near both Syracuse University and LeMoyne College with parks, schools, places of worship, public transportation, as well as service and support businesses in the area.

Open Houses at 733 Euclid Avenue:

• Wednesday, June 20, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 26, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, July 12, 1 to 3 p.m.

Additional site inspections can be scheduled by calling (518) 474-2195 or emailing land.management@ogs.ny.gov.

Minimum bid:

$95,000 ($9,500 deposit required to bid)

Terms for the properties:

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

Interested bidders will be required to present the initial deposit in the form of a certified check or bank draft in order to register. Checks should be made payable to either the Commissioner of General Services or the bidder.

A 5 percent broker’s 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 the closing. Bidder and broker affidavits must be submitted to OGS Legal Services by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24.

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.