Rescue Me

The City of Newburgh has published the May 2014 list of properties that it owns. It is 46 pages long. The list includes everything from vacant land to crumbling structures to beautiful historical homes. This property at 96 Broadway is still on the list. It is a pivotal corner to help bring back Broadway. I think everyone is dying to see something come of it! A recent report says that the city will update the list when properties have been sold. We heard that the Monell Mansion has finally sold to a designer!

Buying a city-owned property comes with challenges. If you would like help, consult this guide made by city residents: Helpful Notes to buy Newburgh city owned property.

This vacant property at the south end of Liberty Street is in a prime location for Newburgh’s revitalization. Across the street, 19 Liberty Street has an amazing shop that is the southern anchor of the Liberty Street Corridor. It would be wonderful to see this property sold to someone who wanted to fix it up and put a business back in. Newburgh needs it! It was bought for $1 back in 2003. The property to the left, 20 Liberty Street is also an abandoned shell.

There are over 700 abandoned or vacant properties in the City of Newburgh. Habitation of these properties is vital to the revitalization of the city. 18 Liberty St Newburgh NY Google Map

The last time this house was sold was in 2002 for $9,000.00. It is over 100 years old. But if it stays it this state it won’t last much longer. Rescue me.

There are over 700 abandoned or vacant properties in the City of Newburgh. Habitation of these properties is vital to the revitalization of the city. 145 Johnston St Newburgh NY Google Map

From the exterior, it looks like this house has potential. There is no way of us knowing how severe the fire was. However, before the fire the house was listed for $54,000. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you are interested in rescuing this home try contacting a realtor.

There are over 700 abandoned or vacant properties in the City of Newburgh. Habitation of these properties is vital to the revitalization of the city. 8 Little Monument St Newburgh NY Google Map

This building has handsome bones, it just might be hard to see it. But on the exterior original details from the storefront’s past still remain. This would’ve been a mixed use property with the residence entrance to the right. For now the sign says “Future home of Soul Saving Station Emergency Housing.” We will have to wait and see if it happens. There’s a brick home to the right as well as 3 Italianate little rowhomes that are just gorgeous. All in various states of abandonment/vacancy.

There are over 700 abandoned or vacant properties in the City of Newburgh. Habitation of these properties is vital to the revitalization of the city. 125 Johnston St Newburgh NY Google Map