Division of Real Estate

 Susan B. Anthony House

MISSION STATEMENT 



AUCTIONS AND PROPERTY SALES 

  • Surplus Property Auctions - Auctions of property currently owned by the City.  Participation in these auctions requires applications and review of qualifications, and may require a development proposal.
  • >>Vacant House Sealed Bid Sale>> All Properties are pending. 
  • City Tax Foreclosure Auctions - Auctions of Tax Delinquent Private Properties. >>Online Tax Auction begins December 6th. Click link for details>>

  • Request for Proposal (RFP) Sales - Sales of City Owned property for redevelopment via competitive proposal process.     

  • Vacant Lot Sales- Residential Lots owned by the City that may be available for building, combination with your adjacent property, or urban gardening. 
  • Development Ready Sites- Prime development sites that have been identified and evaluated for larger development projects.  
     

DEVELOPER LIST: 

  • To be added to our email list for notification of RFP Sales and Auctions upcoming, please click here.

 PERMITS/LEASES/DONATIONS 

  •  Lease Opportunities- The City has a small selection of properties that may be available for long or short term lease. (Lease Opportunities Currently Available)
  •  Temporary License Agreements- The City offers short term license agreements on City owned land for various reasons.  
  •  Garden Permits- Community Garden Permits on Vacant Lots. 1 year permits available to individuals,  and 5 year leases available to organizations with experience. 
  •  Donation of Privately Owned Real Estate -Ask about donating your land to the City.

GIS/MAPPING

 


  ZOMBIE/VACANT PROPERTIES

To report a vacant property not being properly maintained, please click this LINK and go to the MCVacants.com website. Look for the Resources for Neighbors tab and select report a zombie property and follow those instructions.  

 


CONTACT INFORMATION

Neighborhood & Business Development

Business and Housing Development
Division of Real Estate
30 Church Street-Room 125B
Rochester, NY 14614
585-428-6951
realestate@cityofrochester.gov 
  

PARTNER AGENCIES/DEPARTMENTS

Outside Agencies and Partner Programs with the City.