BROOME COUNTY

REAL PROPERTY

TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION

Auction To Be Held @
Holiday Inn Arena
Hawley St. Binghamton, NY 13905

ONLINE BIDDING WILL BE AVAILABLE
– PLEASE CALL AUCTION CO. FOR TERMS / INFORMATION –
PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR ONLINE BIDDING IS:
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022 @ 12NOON

Broome County Real Property

P.O. Box 2087, Binghamton, NY 13902

Michael T. Decker, Director of Real Property Tax Service

PROCEDURES 

1) Maps of each parcel are available for viewing in the office of the Broome County Real Property Tax Department, second floor in the County Office Building, 60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY, during regular business hours.

The Auction begins promptly at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, @ The Holiday Inn Binghamton, 2-8 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901.

2) The auction bidders must register between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM day of the auction. Bidders will be given a number to be used during the auction. To register to bid, you must present a photo ID.

3) All bid deposits must be made the day of auction. A receipt will be issued. Persons are required to have multiple checks for payment purposes. We recommend potential bidders bring with them a ½ dozen checks, for each property.

4) The Broome County Legislature and/or the Director of Real Property have the right to approve or deny any sale; all items may be sold in random order.

RULES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS

1) The County of Broome makes no promises or statements of fact about any parcel that is being offered for sale. No employee or agent of the County of Broome has any authority to make any promises or representations of any nature concerning any of these parcels. It is the responsibility of each bidder to investigate any and all aspects of the status of each parcel that he or she may desire to purchase BEFORE BIDDING ON THE PARCEL.

2) You are strongly encouraged to go to the property(ies) you are interested in and examine them in person from the sidewalk or street. You are, however, prohibited from trespassing on the property(ies) or entering into the building(s) This restriction also applies to the highest bidder on the property until the Quit Claim Deed transferring ownership from the County to the new owner is recorded in the County Clerk’s Office. Broome County will resell any parcels if the successful bidder does not record their deed and pay the balance due within 30 business days of County notification, and the bidders deposit monies, repair/maintenance fee, and auctioneer’s fee will be forfeited by the bidder.

3) Maps and tax information are available for each parcel. Tax maps are only representations and may depict a proposed development or road. The County does not guarantee that a development and/or road actually exists, nor does it guarantee the eventual creation of any development and/or road. Tax maps do not represent exact dimensions and are not intended to be used in place of a survey map. Tax maps may not accurately depict the exact location of a property. Bidders are encouraged to obtain the zoning regulations from the municipality where the property is located.

4) No representation is made as to the condition or validity of title for the parcels to be sold. Abstracts of title and land surveys will not be furnished.

5) It is the responsibility of each prospective purchaser to investigate any and all aspects of the status of each parcel that he or she may desire to purchase. The County makes no representation as to the condition of the property(ies) concerning environmental problems and the County assumes no responsibility for any environmentally hazardous conditions on the property(ies). Each bidder assumes all responsibility for having previously checked the condition of the property(ies). Before bidding, the bidder or agent should have conducted any investigations he or she may deem necessary, including, but not limited to:

a. The status of the title and description of the property.

b. The existence of any liens, encumbrances or easements affecting the property. To the best of Broome County’s knowledge, all interested parties and lien holders have been notified.

 c. The effect, if any, of any local laws, ordinances, or Department of Environmental Conservation regulations and/or other legal restrictions or conditions which may affect the premises, including any of the following:

 1. Zoning;

2. Subdivision regulations;

3. Sewerage or the presence of any possible toxic or harmful wastes;

4. Water and outstanding water/sewer bills;

5. Any and all other matters pertaining to public health; together with such other matters as the prospective purchaser or his/her agent deems appropriate.

6) Broome County Real Property Tax Service and Broome County Legislature reserves the right to reject any and all bids received, and/or withdraw any parcel at any time. Sub-Surface gas, oil & mineral rights are conveyed with the properties.

7) On The day of the Auction each bid must be settled with the deposit(s), auctioneer fee(s), and if applicable repair/maintenance cost(s). Successful bidders will receive a receipt of the deposit.

Closing will occur after Legislation is approved by Broome County and within 30 business days of notification from the County to the Bidder.

8) It is the successful bidder’s responsibility to pay the auctioneer fee of 4.5 % of the bid amount above the bid price on the day of the auction.

9) All Broome County properties are sold “as is”. It is the responsibility of the successful bidder to preview properties, before the auction and to check the zoning and/or building cost, including utility hook-ups. It is also the responsibility of the successful bidder to have an abstract made on their own. All questions regarding zoning & code enforcement on properties must be answered by the appropriate municipality.

BID DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT

a) If the successful bid is under $1,000.00 the full amount of the bid must be paid by the end of the auction. Otherwise, at the end of the auction a deposit of 10% of the bid – Or a minimum of $1,000, plus the repair/maintenance cost is required to be paid.

b) Certain Properties require repair/maintenance costs. This amount is required to be paid in cash, or by personal check in full to the appropriate vendor. This amount becomes part of the purchase price and is not in addition to the purchase price.

DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS

Checks are to be payable to BC Director of OMB for all properties, auctioneer fees are to be payable to Mel Manasse & Son, Auctioneers, repair/maintenance fees are to be payable to Hawk’s Haven Inc. 

Closings will only occur after Broome County Legislature Approval 

a) Full payment of bid is required within thirty (30) business days after the County Notification. At that time, the balance must be satisfied by certified funds payable to the BC Director of OMB. 

b) In addition to the bid amount the successful bidder will be responsible for an administration fee of $150.00 (per parcel) and a recording fee for the deed (s). 

c) Evictions, if necessary, (after closing and recording of the deed), are the sole responsibility of the successful bidder. 

d) The purchaser may not assign his/her right to complete the sale. ALL DEEDS SHALL BE EXECUTED SOLELY IN THE NAME OF THE BIDDER AS REGISTERED AT THE AUCTION.

e) No personal property is included in the sale of any of the parcels owned by Broome County. The disposition of any personal property on any parcel sold shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder following closing. 

DEED DESCRIPTION 

The County will issue a Quit Claim Deed consisting of the popular description listed in the auction notice. This information has been obtained from the Real Property Tax Service office inventory file and is for ease of identification only. A Broome County Employee will assist the purchaser in the recording of their deed. The Deed will be issued after Legislative approval and required within 30 business days of the notification from the Real Property Tax Department.  

DEED RESTRICTIONS 

Broome County Real Property Tax Department and/or the Broome County Legislature reserve the right to require that each deed issued will contain a restriction about the prior owner. This restriction shall require an additional payment equal to the accumulated taxes, penalties, and interest due as of the tax foreclosure. It will apply only if the property is sold to the former owner or his/her spouse or children during the seven years following the purchase. 

POSSESSION 

The purchaser may not take possession of the premises until the deed has been recorded. Possession of the parcel(s) may be subject to the occupancy of previous owner(s) and/or tenant(s). It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to obtain possession and/or evictions of former occupants. 

WHO CAN BID? 

Anyone is eligible to bid except for Broome County employees where a conflict of interest exists; persons who have defaulted on a payment plan for back taxes; and/or anyone who owes delinquent taxes. If it is determined after the auction that a person owes delinquent taxes, payment in full for monies owed to the County will be due  and collectable at time of closing, in addition to the balances owed on bids.

Successful bids submitted by any public officer or employee of the County will be reviewed by Broome County Real Property Tax Department and/or the Broome County Legislature, to ensure no conflict of interest exists. Acceptance or rejection of the bid will be based on this review. 

TAXES 

All Successful Bidders will be responsible for paying the 2022 Village Tax and the 2022-23 School Tax and any taxes thereafter, regardless of when the closing occurs. Successful Bidders will not be allowed to enter into a delinquent tax payment on auction property for four (4) years after the closing date.   

NOTICE OF SALE 

Notice is hereby given that certain parcels listed below, acquired by the County of Broome, according to Article 11, Title 3, of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, will be sold by public auction. Such auction will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2022, @ 5:30 PM at The Holiday Inn Binghamton, 2-8 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901.

Registration will start at 4:30PM the day of the Auction and the Auction will start at 5:30 PM. Broome County Real Property reserves the right to remove any parcel at any time up to the day of the sale. 

If a bid is $1,000 or less, the full amount is required the day of the auction. If the bid is over $1,000, of 10% of the bid – Or a minimum of $1,000, plus the repair/ maintenance costs are required the day of the auction. An Auctioneer’s fee of 4.5 percent is payable in full, separate from any other monies the day of the auction, and is in addition to the sale price of the parcel payable to Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers. For certain properties, repair/maintenance costs may apply, separate from any other monies, and are payable in full directly to the repair/maintenance vendor the day of the auction. 

PLEASE NOTE: Please come prepared. Successful bidders will be required to present several checks for different payments for each property purchased. 

The successful bidder will be notified by the Department of Real Property Tax Service that within 30 business days of such notification all remaining monies will be due and payable with certified funds.

Failure to pay the balance of the bid price within 30 business days of notification to close will result in forfeiture of all deposits and payments made. Time is of the essence.

Auction conducted by Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers, Whitney Point, NY.

All Properties Sold “AS IS” –

Properties Must Be Researched Before Bidding

Brochure Is to Be Used Only as A Guide, And Is Subject to Change

Updated Material Will Be Available @ www.manasseauctions.com

Statements Made Day of Sale Take Precedence Over Printed Material.

PLEASE NOTE:

Brochure Is Continually Being Updated,

Please Keep Track Of Our Website For Updated Information www.manasseauctions.com 

ONLINE BIDDING WILL BE AVAILABLE
– PLEASE CALL AUCTION CO. FOR TERMS / INFORMATION –
PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR ONLINE BIDDING IS:
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022 @ 12NOON

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Showing Dates & Times
Saturday, June 25, 2022

          9:30AM-11:00AM

Town of Vestal                                              Sale / Serial #: 1486                           15 Rock Rd.
Town of Union                                              Sale / Serial #: 892                              315 Oak Hill Ave.

          11:30AM-12:45PM

City of Binghamton                                      Sale / Serial #: 329                             10 Bradley St.
City of Binghamton                                      Sale / Serial #: 38                               22.5 Floral Ave.

          1:00PM-2:00PM

City of Binghamton                                      Sale / Serial #: 956                             135 Mary St.
City of Binghamton                                      Sale / Serial #: 885                             202 S. Washington St.

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AUCTION WILL BE DONE WITH RULES & REGULATIONS,
AS WELL AS LIMITATION TO NUMBER OF PEOPLE
ALLOWED IN THE OFFICE AT A TIME -
FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS AND STAFF!
WASH STATIONS & HAND SANITIZER WILL BE AVAILABLE;
MASKS REQUIRED!!
AUCTION WILL BE AN OPEN-AIR AUCTION WITH PLENTY
OF ROOM FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING; 

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Town of Barker

City of Binghamton

Town of Binghamton

Town of Colesville

Town of Conklin

Town of Triangle

Town of Union

Town of Vestal

Town of Windsor

ONLINE BIDDING WILL BE AVAILABLE
– PLEASE CALL AUCTION CO. FOR TERMS / INFORMATION –
PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR ONLINE BIDDING IS:
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022 @ 12NOON