01/01/16 11:30am

28 Courtney Ave Newburgh NY

The City of Newburgh’s Planning and Development Department plans to highlight one city-owned property for sale each month. Sometimes these properties can be located on very blighted blocks, making a decision to buy very difficult. This property happens to be in an excellent location if you ever wanted to renovate a home. The bluff is just at the end of the street and new neighbors have moved to this block (here and here). There is nice momentum of development happening  and repairing this home would really be a turning point for this section of Courtney. New neighbors should all know about the Newburgh Heights Association, one of the benefits of living in the Heights.

“As you can see from the exterior photographs, it was formerly a beautiful, semi-attached row house that has been neglected for many, many years.  Too many years. It needs a complete and extensive rehabilitation. We are seeking that special buyer that can see beyond the years of interior deterioration and envision another life for this home. We are only asking a purchase price of $1,930*. But it is going to take money, renovation experience and courage to revive this faded beauty.”

* This is the minimum price. The City of Newburgh will also entertain bids above the asking price. All interested purchasers need to submit a PODA (Private Owner Development Application) . The application is available on-line and at the City of Newburgh’s Planning & Development Office, 83 Broadway, Newburgh, NY.   For additional information call: (845)-569-7387 or (845)-569-9400.

28 Courtney Ave Newburgh NY
Asking Price: $1,930
Neighborhood: The Heights
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01/01/16 7:30am

158 Montgomery St Newburgh NY

Another Libby Lyon/Tom Porfidio house has come on the market. This house is currently known as the Stocksbridge Ramsdell House Bed & Breakfast. This home was among 5 (another report says 7) homes saved by Libby Lyon, Newburgh’s own Jane Jacobs. She bought them for $1,000 each to save them from the urban renewal that had leveled the waterfront. Two of the houses were later bought and restored by Tom Porfidio who gave a wonderful account of the early Newburgh restoration days. When Tom purchased 158 it was a complete hollow shell that took 3 years to complete.

Now it is time for the next generation to continue Libby and Tom’s legacy. There is likely plenty of work left to do. You can read all about the history of this home by reading this post: Before and After: 158 Montgomery and Newburgh’s First Urban Pioneers

158 Montgomery St Newburgy NY (Dennis Barr)
Asking Price: $420,000
Year Built: 1870-90
Size: 4,730 sq ft
Neighborhood: MGL
Taxes: $26,000
Distance to NYC: 58.1 mi, 1 hour 9 mins
Public Transportation: MetroNorth to Beacon, then take ferry across
Closest Roadways: 9W, I-87, I-84
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Tom and his German Shepherd he needed to chase away vandals

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12/18/15 11:30am

342 Third St Newburgh NY

On the edge of the Colonial Terraces neighborhood is this house for sale. It is in move-in condition, with many details of the house looking like they were newly updated or refinished. This nice neighborhood is often referred to the “garden spot” of Newburgh. Colonial Terraces was built in 1917 to house workers of the Newburgh ship yards during Word War I. It was constructed during the winter from October to April at the height of the Spanish Flu epidemic. You can see historic photos of the construction phase here.

342 Third St Newburgh NY (Rebecca Faubert, RE/MAX)
Asking Price: $109,500
Year Built: 1918
Size: 1,053 sq ft
Neighborhood: Colonial Terraces
Taxes: $3,210
Distance to NYC: 58.1 mi, 1 hour 9 mins
Public Transportation: MetroNorth to Beacon, then take ferry across
Closest Roadways: 9W, I-87, I-84
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11/27/15 11:30am

24 Courtney Avenue Newburgh NY

The Heights in Newburgh is seeing a nice uptick in new residents that are moving in and restoring homes. A good example of this concentration can be seen on the streets between Liberty Street and Bay View Terrace. These are the homes with river views and easy access to the bluff which, overlooks the Hudson River. This house is located in this exact area. The listing says that this is a 2-family home, which could easily be converted back to 1 family. Bathroom and kitchen photos are exempt, a tell tale sign you will probably have to renovate them and more.  Two new neighbors have moved to this block (here and here). There is still work to be done to other homes, but there is nice momentum here. New neighbors should all know about the Newburgh Heights Association, one of the benefits of living in the Heights.

24 Courtney Avenue Newburgh NY
Asking Price: $109,900
Year Built: 1895
Size: 1,500 sq ft
Neighborhood: The Heights
Taxes: n/a
Distance to NYC: 58.1 mi, 1 hour 9 mins
Public Transportation: MetroNorth to Beacon, then take ferry across
Closest Roadways: 9W, I-87, I-84
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11/27/15 7:30am

120 1st Street Newburgh NY

I am very excited to see this house on the market. This house is a Quality Row house, 1 of 5 homes in between Liberty and Grand Street on the north side. Cut up into 4 apartments, this house has taken the longest to receive any restoration work like the neighboring houses have. Looking at an original photo you can see that the top floor is an extension. Interior listing photos reveal that a lot of details have been removed, but still, many remain. Being that this is a side lot you get a carriage house (that had major structural work done recently) and a garage, as well as a 2-level porch. If you are a history buff and preservationist, this is a wonderful block to consider restoring a home, as all the other homes on this side of the street are owner occupied and are well-maintained. Dutch artist, Paulien Lethen, just moved here. I’ve heard she has some exciting plans. To see inside the other Quality Row homes, click on the neighborhood tab, Quality Row.

In 1883 Thomas Edison stayed in one of these homes as a guest while establishing the Edison Illuminating Company.  And, according to Newburgh: Her Institutions, Industries and Leading Citizens, this is how Quality Row got its name:

“At the time of their erection these house were considered much above the average in cost and elegance, and for this reason, combined with the high social standing of the original occupants, the buildings were known throughout the village as “Quality Row,” a designation which still lingers among our old families.”

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120 1st St Newburgh NY (Sierra Properties)
Asking Price: $159,000
Year Built: 1836
Size: 4,992 sq ft
Taxes:  $9,190
Neighborhood: Quality Row
Distance to NYC: 57.9 mi, 1 hour 2 mins
Public Transportation: MetroNorth to Beacon, then take ferry, Transit Orange Bus Service
Closest Roadways: 9W, I-87, I-84
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11/13/15 7:30am

6 Grand St Newburgh NY

The last time this house went up for sale in 2013 it was taken down the next day. Now that it has been up for over a week, let’s have another look. This house is in one of the most ideal locations if you like a mixture of grandeur with access to shops. Be warned however, this house has been estimated to need $200,000 worth of work. Also, the carriage house in the rear yard has collapsed.

6 Grand St Newburgh NY (Shawn Larry)
Asking Price: $150,000
Year Built: 1900 – probably earlier
Size: 3,264 sq ft
Neighborhood: MGL, WHQ
Taxes: N/A
Distance to NYC: 55.7 mi, 1 hr 2 mins
Public Transportation: MetroNorth to Beacon, then take ferry across
Closest Roadways: 9W, I-87, I-84
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