Capital Region Land Bank

Demolition underway today at the former Mohawk Auto Center at 754 State Street making way for new development.

The Capital Region Land Bank issued a notice to bidders for up to 8 demolitions of vacant buildings in Schenectady County to be completed this fall. The Notice to Bidders info can be found at

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The Capital Region Land Bank’s demolition of vacant and blighted structures on Schenectady’s South Avenue prepares sites for a new housing project near Little Italy that will complement the recent completion of 15 owner-occupied townhouses by the Live in Schenectady group.

The Capital Region Land Bank will coordinate 27 demolitions of blighted and vacant buildings this fall to make way for new investment in Schenectady neighborhoods. Learn more:

Capital Region Land Bank Schedules 27 Demolitions for Schenectady – Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority Capital Region Land Bank Schedules 27 Demolitions for Schenectady Once Sites are Cleared $157 million in Neighborhood Investment to Follow July 24, 2024 Schenectady, N.Y. — The Capital Region Land Bank today announced that it will coordinate 27 demolitions of blighted and vacant buildings this fal...

This week, the Capital Region Land Bank is demolishing two vacant and blighted buildings located at 532 and 532.5 Paige Street.

A vacant and blighted structure at 210 Chism Street in Rotterdam was demolished this week by the Capital Region Land Bank. A new single-family home will be built on the site.

This zombie property at 2 Landon Terrace will be demolished by the Capital Region Land Bank.

The Capital Region Land Bank approved four projects at the May Board meeting last night, see details here:

Capital Region Land Bank Approves Four Projects in Schenectady – Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority Capital Region Land Bank Approves Four Projects in Schenectady May 29, 2024 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — The Capital Region Land Bank met last evening and approved four projects in the City of Schenectady. “We are pleased to move forward with four more blight removing projects that will boost neighborhoo...

The Capital Region Land Bank has issued a bid for the demolition of vacant and abandoned buildings in Schenectady County. Learn more:

Capital Region Land Bank to Issue Demolition Bid – Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority Capital Region Land Bank to Issue Demolition Bid The Capital Region Land Bank will continue its fight against blighted properties in Schenectady County February 21, 2024 Schenectady, N.Y., February 21, 2024 — The Capital Region Land Bank will continue its fight against blighted properties in Schen...

Job Fair next week at the new $27 million Mosaic Development on Crane Street.

invites you to our Section 3 Workforce Outreach Event for Mosaic Apartments in Schenectady, NY! This event takes place on Wednesday, January 17 from 1-3 PM at Mont Pleasant Library.

During this event, will focus on workforce opportunities from framing and concrete to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work!

If you are interested in this event and would like more information, please contact John Messer at [email protected] or by phone at (585) 629-7662 or Danielle Garguilo at [email protected] or by phone at (585) 330-2286

Today, the Capital Region Land Bank is demolishing a vacant and blighted building at 1713 Van Vranken Avenue in the City of Schenectady, see photos.

Yesterday, at the October Capital Region Land Bank Board meeting, a $70,000 grant was approved to renovate a now vacant storefront on Crane Street. This is the seventh commercial building in the Crane Street corridor to be improved by a partnership between the Land Bank, Schenectady Metroplex and Better Community Neighborhoods. Learn more:

Another Building on Crane Street to Receive Makeover with Assist from Capital Region Land Bank – Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority Another Building on Crane Street to Receive Makeover with Assist from Capital Region Land Bank October 11, 2023 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The Capital Region Land Bank Board met last evening and approved a $70,000 grant to improve a now vacant storefront on Crane Street in Schenectady. The property at 90...

The project sign and construction fence are up! Work will start shortly on this $27 million Mosaic Development on Crane Street. This project involves a close partnership between Metroplex, the Capital Region Land Bank, Schenectady County, and the City of Schenectady. Critical to its success were tax credits awarded by Governor Hochul and New York State Homes & Community Renewal. Stay tuned for more updates.

Demolition begins today at 402-406 Hamilton Street, a vacant and blighted building at a key entranceway to downtown Schenectady. Capital Region Land Bank

Major reconstruction work is now underway at 1019 Van Antwerp Road in Niskayuna. The Capital Region Land Bank took title to this vacant home and sold it so that it can be redeveloped and added back to the tax rolls. Great to see this progress on what was an eyesore property in Niskayuna.

More Affordable Homes Coming to Schenectady – Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority More Affordable Homes Coming to Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy Asks City Council to Approve Sale of Long-Vacant Warehouse on Rankin Avenue to Habitat for Humanity June 2, 2023 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Mayor Gary McCarthy announced today that a long vacant warehouse building that sits in the middle of ...

NYS Approves Tax Credits Needed for $27 Million Crane Street Development – Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority NYS Approves Tax Credits Needed for $27 Million Crane Street Development Schenectady County Leaders Thank Governor Hochul and NYS HCR for Greenlighting Major Upgrade to Crane Corridor/Mont Pleasant May 4, 2023 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced affordable housing tax credits...

Niskayuna Town Board Approves Vacant Building Registry and Agreement with Capital Region Land Bank to Tackle Zombie Properties – Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority Niskayuna Town Board Approves Vacant Building Registry and Agreement with Capital Region Land Bank to Tackle Zombie Properties November 21, 2022 NISKAYUNA, N.Y. — The Niskayuna Town Board last week approved a measure to create a vacant building registry and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...

Zombie property to be demolished in Rotterdam Junction In Schenectady, a zombie property will finally be demolished 11 years after being severely damaged by Tropical Storm Irene.

We are nearing completion of the renovation of 110 Prospect Street, Schenectady and the property is listed for sale. We continue to reimagine the 2-family flat to meet the needs of the modern family.

110 Prospect Street, Schenectady | 6 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,160 SQFT Virtual Tour Check out the virtual tour below. Use arrow keys on your keyboard or click on the white dots to navigate through the house. At any point, you can zoom in or out by rolling your mouse. Click on the red dots to learn more about the appliances, and click on the green dots to see the 360 de...

Upstate New York is on the frontline of New York’s housing crisis, and yet we are consistently left out of the conversation when we talk about solutions, especially around funding.

For decades, our communities have grappled with the impacts of skyrocketing rents and home prices and a severe shortage of affordable and workforce housing that has displaced families who can no longer afford to live here. That needs to change, which is why I am calling on the Legislature to stand up for all New Yorkers and include a record level of funding for housing in this year’s budget.

Yesterday in Albany, alongside a coalition of housing advocates and nonprofits from across the state, I announced a proposal to deliver a historic investment of $200 million in state funding to be used exclusively in rural and upstate communities so that we can build more affordable and workforce housing, create pathways to homeownership that stays truly affordable, and implement critical accessibility modifications and safety repairs so that seniors and people with disabilities can remain living independently.

I’m proud to champion this effort and am fighting during our budget negotiations to deliver this transformational level of investment to upstate residents to address our housing crisis.
Senator Brian Kavanagh, NYS Senator Rachel May, John C. Liu, Senator Samra Brouk, Carrie Woerner, Kingston City Land Bank, RUPCO, Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Albany County Land Bank Corporation, Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County, Greater Mohawk Valley Land Bank, Capital Region Land Bank, Catskill Mountain Housing, New York State Rural Advocates, New York State Rural Housing Coalition.

If you or anyone you know is looking to buy a home for the first time, tell them about this great program.

From our blog:

LaToya Corbin has moved three times in five years. Now the 36-year-old single mother of three is looking to buy a house and gain much-needed stability for her family.

“When you own a home, you’re not worried about where home is,” said Corbin, who hopes to buy in Schenectady. “You have control.”

Helping her achieve her dream is Alexandria Carver, director of housing counseling at Better Community Neighborhoods Inc., a Schenectady-based non-profit organization that promotes homeownership and neighborhood revitalization.

Corbin is eligible for BCNI’s generous Homebuyer Assistance Program, which gives first-time homebuyers grants that help with downpayment and closing costs. Participants receive either 10% of their purchase price or up to $10,000, whichever is less.

Up until recently, this aid has only been available to people purchasing in the city of Schenectady.

Now, thanks to a $200,000 grant from The Schenectady Foundation, BCNI is able to provide assistance to first-time buyers anywhere in Schenectady County.

Click below to read more.

https://www.schenectadyfoundation.org/page/news-4/news/first-time-homeowner-program-expands-127.html

New townhouses coming to Schenectady's Barrett Street – The Daily Gazette SCHENECTADY — A coalition made up of local banks and developers working to expand living options in the city is gearing up to begin its next phase of development along Barrett Street. Live-In Schenectady, a coalition of 15 local organizations, including The Daily Gazette, is seeking to construct 1...

COVID-19 Update for Local Landlords and Businesses – Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority COVID-19 Update for Local Landlords and Businesses New York State Funding to Assist Landlords Whose Tenants Declined to Participate in New York's Emergency Rental Assistance Program or Have Vacated with Arrears October 8, 2021 Landlords Can Now Apply for Funding Using State’s Rental Assistance Por...