This is a home on Grand Street between Clinton and South Streets. Looking at the photos, many details have been preserved. It is being listed as a 4-family home, which explains the fire escape on the facade. Click through to the listing to see more photos.
244 Grand St Newburgh NY (Kathryn De Crosta, John J Lease)
Asking Price: $279,000
Year Built: 1900
Size: 4,000 sq ft
Taxes: $13,122
Neighborhood: MGL
Distance to NYC: 57.9 mi, 1 hour 2 mins
Closest Roadways: 9W, I-87, I-84
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This is a section of Newburgh not often featured here on the blog. I love these houses with these gingerbread roofs as I call them. The peaked roof is a style that can be seen throughout Newburgh. There are 3 houses in this row with the same design. St. Luke’s Hospital is down the street, as is Broadway and 9W. There are a lot of items in the photos, but if you can look past them there is potential to make a quaint home.
287 1st St Newburgh NY (RE/Max, George Koudounas)
Asking Price: $69,900
Year Built: 1900
Size: 1,424 sq ft
Neighborhood: NoBro
Taxes: $3,965
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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This is another property from the City of Newburgh’s Planning and Development Department in Colonial Terraces. 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.
“5 Bush Avenue is located in the heart of Colonial Terrace in the City of Newburgh. The building currently houses two small businesses on the first floor and has two spacious apartments on the second floor. The building – in a prime location overlooking Clinton Square – was constructed in 1918. This commanding brick building boasts a total of 3460 square feet – 1730sf on each floor. It is currently assessed at a full market value of $270,200. But the City of Newburgh is only asking a minimum asking price of $189,140. All reasonable and qualified offers will be considered. For more information, first consult the City of Newburgh’s website – www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov – and click on the link on the left side of the home page titled “Buying Property From the City of Newburgh”. If you have any additional questions, call the Department of Planning and Development at 845-569-7400.”
5 Bush Avenue Newburgh NY
Asking Price: $189,140*
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* 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: 845-569-7400.
This is a property in foreclosure in the Heights at the intersection of Renwick and South Clark Street. The storefront is the best part, although this the corner by far probably doesn’t get much foot traffic. For anyone with a personal project/business/venture, they could use the first floor and live in one of the apartments above. The entire interior will need some work. Take a close look at the buildings next door to the right. Many were storefronts as well and were later converted to apartments. It’s amazing to think Newburgh could support so many commercial businesses aside from Broadway and the busy downtown at the waterfront years ago.
175 Renwick Street Newburgh NY (Margaret Galatro, ARC Realty)
Asking Price: $49,900
Year Built: 1881
Size: 3,656 sq ft
Neighborhood: Heights
Taxes:$7,103
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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Just like its neighbor that I posted 2 weeks ago, this property is in a rough area. It is located at the northern end of Liberty Street, at the corner of Clinton Street. So why bother sharing this? Well I think there is a unique situation here with many of the properties in this exact area on the market or having been on the market this year. And I suspect they were taken down, not sold. There is potential here to have an investor buy up essentially this entire corner and change things around. With the right goals in mind, it is not impossible to do. But it does require an intentional plan for this area. It’s more than just getting renters in the door. Eastern Clinton Street is quite nice and there is potential to carry that over west to this corner. If this property interests you check out the following properties on the market:
362 Liberty Street Newburgh NY (John J Lease)
Asking Price: $345,000
Year Built: 1890
Size: 4,984 sq ft
Neighborhood: MGL
Taxes:
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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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. I would say this property is located at a crossroads. To the east, are some of the most desired and admired homes in Newburgh. And one block over, to the west, is the roughest section of Liberty Street. However, two houses away, the old Girls Scouts property is being renovated by one of Newburgh’s urban pioneers who I think would make a great neighbor. The city has provided the following information below. You can also check out the blog post I did 4 years ago with some interior photos. Preference will be given to an owner-occupant purchaser.
“Between Grand and Liberty Streets – in the heart of the East End Historic District. A cozy, 2-bedroom, turn-of-the-century, brick townhome. The interior needs to be completely renovated but it has great potential. Looking for a purchaser with vision, the finances to renovate and the desire to occupy this classic building as their residence. Minimum Sales Price: $26,110. Interested buyers can go to the City of Newburgh’s website (www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov) and click on the link on the home page entitled “Buying Property From the City of Newburgh”. There they will find the current list of properties, the required application (necessary to be completed even before the interior of the property can be viewed) and the Terms and Conditions of Sale. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram where City-owned properties are regularly featured.”
80 Clinton Street Newburgh NY
Asking Price: $26,110 *
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* 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.
