Our January 2025 property sales cycle is now open. In order to be considered, all purchase applications submitted by email must be received NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2024 BY 2:00 PM. It is the policy of the Land Bank that all prospective buyers are required to physically view buildings prior to making a purchase offer. To book a showing with us, please book an appointment below.
We encourage applicants to find a realtor who is able to assist them in accessing properties outside our availability. Please note, the submission of your application will prompt it to move forward through our process within 90 days.
Important information about property sales
The January 2025 property sales list is listed below. Purchase applications for the properties listed must be submitted digitally (via email to applications@albanycountylandbank.org) or USPS:
Albany County Land Bank Corporation
111 Washington Avenue, Suite 601
Albany, New York 12210
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications digitally via email. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received by the submission deadline. The Land Bank is not responsible for any applications that are not received due to delayed mail delivery or technical issues related to fax or email submission. Applicants may contact the Land Bank’s office at (518) 407-0309 to confirm receipt of an application.
A complete application must include:
Signed certifications (purchaser, terms and conditions, enforcement mortgage, property viewing requirements)
Background check authorization
Estimated timeline and cost estimate for project
Copy of government issued photo identification for all applicants
Most recent U.S. federal income tax filing
Bank statement, loan pre-qualification letter, letter of credit, and/or funding commitment letter
Processing Fee ($50 per applicant or partner) paid via check or money order made payable to Albany County Land Bank Corporation
All applications must be submitted as a fully legible .pdf and if handwritten, must be a scanned original photocopy sent through email. If submitting your application by mail, the original copy of the application is required. Failure to abide by these requirements may result in the rejection of your application.
Please Note: Eligible vacant lots for the Lots for Less Program are accepted on a rolling basis. For a list of eligible Lots for Less properties and additional eligibility requirements, please visit www.albanycountylandbank.org/lotsforless.
As of September 1, 2024, once featured, all land for sale is available in each sales cycle.
Featured Lots for Sale
City of Albany
2 Batcher Street
166 Livingston Avenue
149 Delaware Street
15 Garden Avenue
414 and 416 Greenway
185A Mount Hope Drive
135 Osborne Street
45, 47, 49, 51, and 53 Starling Avenue
57 Swartson Court
7 and 9 Groton Street
11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 Groton Street
94, 96, 98, 100, and 102 Oliver Avenue
10 Cross Street
120 Delaware Street
74 Ontario Street
557 South Pearl Street
532 Second Street
187A Mount Hope Drive
26 and 30 Bassett Street
30 Bassett Street
150 Dongan Ave
405 Sand Creek Rd
23 Babcock Street
5 Eliot Avenue
74, 78, 80, 83, and 85 Orchard Avenue
256 Second Avenue
1 Valley Street Rear
76 Orchard Ave
27 Benjamin Street
31 Ontario Street
189, 229, 237, and 239 Seminole Ave
397 Second Street
311 First Street
114 Delaware Street
110 Alexander Street
61 Odell Street
23 Leonard Street
164 Livingston Avenue
585 Third St
Gray Fox Ln
172 Orange St
8 Westbrook St
95 Second Ave
Town of Coeymans
County Route 101 (Parcel #: 143.0-2-14)
City of Cohoes
Lancaster Street (Parcel #: 10.66-5-12)
5 Sargent Street
Town of Colonie
36 Ferrara Avenue
1A Admiral Street
42 South Kellogg Avenue
15A Jones Drive
972 Watervliet Shaker Rd
21 Sunflower Ln
Town of New Scotland
Cedar Grove Road (Parcel #: 119.0-1-14)
Town of Rensselaerville
Main St R (Parcel #: 137.9-3-29)