Property Disposition and Rehabilitation Projects
Chemung County
Summary
Developers are converting the historic Booth Elementary School into 58 market-rate apartments and commercial space, seeking tax and mortgage exemptions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 12
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total project cost is estimated at $5.6 million, with a requested net exemption value of $2,856,000 over a 20-year PILOT.
Future residents looking for market-rate housing and the surrounding neighborhood seeing historic blighted property revitalized.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (12)
Chemung County Landbank - Oct 21, 2026
The land bank is weighing the high costs of stick-built new construction against the benefits of purchasing and rehabilitating existing homes or exploring alternative manufactured housing options like cross-mods.
Legislative Standing Budget Committee - Sep 8, 2026
Harbor Housing provided an update on land bank activities, including blight removal, property renovations, new single-family construction, and a newly launched $500,000 owner-occupied repair program.
Chemung County Landbank - Aug 19, 2026
The board reviewed ongoing construction, recent property acquisitions from tax auctions, and pricing adjustments for landbank properties like Weber Avenue and Olcott.
Chemung County IDA/CRC - Aug 13, 2026
The IDA approved financial assistance and tax breaks for a housing redevelopment project at 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue in Southport.
Legislative Full Board - Aug 10, 2026
Residents and legislators discussed the high volume of vacant commercial properties in Elmira and the cycle of unrepairable tax-foreclosed homes continuously returning to auction.
Legislative Standing Budget Committee - Aug 3, 2026
Lawmakers reviewed tax foreclosure processes, noting that around 68 former owners repurchased properties by paying back taxes plus fees. The county also discussed potential revenue losses from surplus proceeds following recent legal changes.
Chemung County Landbank - Jul 15, 2026
Board members discussed balancing new construction projects on demolished lots against renovating properties acquired via tax auctions.
Chemung County Landbank - May 20, 2026
The board approved a $77,000 contract with LCP Group to demolish blighted structures at 416 West 3rd Street and 324 West 4th Street. Clearing these unsafe properties paves the way for future neighborhood revitalization.
Chemung County IDA/CRC - Mar 12, 2026
A New York City-based group is stepping in to acquire the bonds and property at 3346 Woodlawn Avenue, keeping the complex online and securing continued investment.
Chemung County Landbank - Feb 18, 2026
The board discussed how to ensure newly built homes are sold to primary residents rather than investment companies, balancing deed restrictions with state regulations.
Chemung County Landbank - Jan 21, 2026
The landbank is moving forward with homebuyer development programs, listing properties like 24 West First Street, and selling homes such as 1839 Davis Street to generate surpluses and support neighborhood revitalization.
Chemung County IDA/CRC - Jan 15, 2026
Developers are converting the historic Booth Elementary School into 58 market-rate apartments and commercial space, seeking tax and mortgage exemptions.
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