June 2025 property sales cycle is now open

Our June 2025 property sales cycle is now open. In order to be considered, all purchase applications submitted by email must be received NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 BY 2:00 PM. It is the policy of the Land Bank that all prospective buyers are required to physically view buildings prior to making a purchase offer. To book a showing with us, please book an appointment below.

Please Note: Eligible vacant lots for the Lots for Less Program are accepted on a rolling basis. For a list of eligible Lots for Less properties and additional eligibility requirements, please visit www.albanycountylandbank.org/lotsforless — Currently, there are no eligible lots participating in this program.

Featured First-Time Homebuyer Property for Sale

City of Albany

• 257 Second Street

Click here for more details on the property!

To be eligible for this property, First-Time Homebuyer Applications and supplemental documentation are required to enter the housing lottery. All purchases are subject to approval by the Land Bank's Board of Directors. Click here to learn more about the First-Time Homebuyer program. Down Payment Assistance Available - Conditions Apply

Featured Lots for Sale

City of Albany

• 110 Alexander Street

• 2 Batcher Street

• 26 and 30 Bassett Street

• 27 Benjamin Street

• 10 Cross Street

• 114 Delaware Street

• 120 Delaware Street

• 149 Delaware Street

• 150 Dongan Ave

• 5 Eliot Avenue

• 15 Garden Avenue

• 414 and 416 Greenway

• Gray Fox Ln

• 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 Groton Street

• 23 Leonard Street

• 185A Mount Hope Drive

• 187A Mount Hope Drive

• 61 Odell Street

• 94, 96, 98, 100, and 102 Oliver Avenue

• 135 Osborne Street

• 31 Ontario Street

• 74 Ontario Street

• 172 Orange St

• 76 Orchard Ave

• 74, 78, 80, 83, and 85 Orchard Avenue

• 405 Sand Creek Rd

• 95 Second Ave

• 397 Second Street

• 532 Second Street

• 189, 229, 237, and 239 Seminole Ave

• 557 South Pearl Street

• 45, 47, 49, 51 Starling Avenue

• 57 Swartson Court

• 1 Valley Street Rear

• 8 Westbrook St

Town of Coeymans

• County Route 101 (Parcel #: 143.-2-14)

City of Cohoes

• Lancaster Street (Parcel #: 10.66-5-12)

Town of Colonie

• 1A Admiral Street

• 36 Ferrara Avenue

• 15A Jones Drive

• 42 South Kellogg Avenue

• 21 Sunflower Ln

• 972 Watervliet Shaker Rd

Town of New Scotland

• Cedar Grove Road (Parcel #: 119.0-1-14)

Town of Rensselaerville

• Main St R (Parcel #: 137.9-3-29)

We encourage applicants to find a realtor who is able to assist them in accessing properties outside our availability. Please note, the submission of your application will prompt it to move forward through our process within 90 days.

Important information about property sales

The June 2025 property sales list is listed above. Purchase applications for the properties listed must be submitted digitally (via email to applications@albanycountylandbank.org) or USPS:

Albany County Land Bank Corporation
111 Washington Avenue, Suite 601
Albany, New York 12210

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications digitally via email. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received by the submission deadline. The Land Bank is not responsible for any applications that are not received due to delayed mail delivery or technical issues related to fax or email submission. Applicants may contact the Land Bank’s office at (518) 407-0309 to confirm receipt of an application.

A complete application must include:

• Signed certifications (purchaser, terms and conditions, enforcement mortgage, property viewing requirements)

• Background check authorization

• Estimated timeline and cost estimate for project

• Copy of government issued photo identification for all applicants

• Most recent U.S. federal income tax filing

• Bank statement, loan pre-qualification letter, letter of credit, and/or funding commitment letter

• Processing Fee ($50 per applicant or partner) paid via check or money order made payable to Albany County Land Bank Corporation

All applications must be submitted as a fully legible .pdf and if handwritten, must be a scanned original photocopy sent through email. If submitting your application by mail, the original copy of the application is required. Failure to abide by these requirements may result in the rejection of your application.