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Supervisor: town received offer for condemned Tinsmith House; appraisal needed
Summary
Supervisor said a private owner is willing to sell the condemned Tinsmith House but the town needs an appraisal before considering purchase; board discussed demolition, legal options and potential grant help for demolition costs.
During the supervisor's report the board learned a private party is offering to sell the condemned Tinsmith House to the town. The supervisor said he has been trying to find an appraiser willing to assess the property but that at least one appraiser declined, calling it "not worth appraising." He recommended the town continue searching for an appraiser before considering a purchase.
Board members noted legal and practical options if the building remains condemned, including forcing the owner to remove the structure or the town purchasing and demolishing it. A board member noted prior instances where the town forced an owner to demolish a hazardous structure. Councilwoman Lutz also suggested exploring grant opportunities—such as Restore New York—that could offset demolition costs if the town acquired the property.
