Real Estate & Development Projects
200 E. Church Street
Former U.S. Post Office and Court House
The most recent use was for a national tenant office call center. It is currently vacant and offered for sale by the City of Elmira.
Built in 1902, there is approximately 59,492 square feet of gross building area including the basement, and approximately 43,000 square feet of rentable area. It is located on 2.13 Acres which includes a lot for additional parking needs.
The building is granite, masonry and limestone with steel framing. The foundation is slab and masonry. It is three stories and a basement. The building is accessed by a main entrance on Church Street with a handicapped ramp on the parking lot side. There is an elevator that accommodates all four floors.
The building has above-average quality marble and hardwood throughout. The floors include marble, terrazzo, hardwood and composition tile and commercial carpeting.
There is a 1200 amp circuit breaker for electrical service, a closed-loop water heat pump system with gas boiler system, and air conditioning. Stairwells are sprinklered and there are fire hose hookups on each floor.
- Zoning: BB - Central Business District
- Located in an Empire Development Zone
- Placed on the State and National Register of Historic Places
- Average floor height is approximately 14 feet
- The composition of the roof is EPDM and gravel
Developers who are interested in purchasing the Post Office should contact Southern Tier Econonic Growth (STEG), the City of Elmira's economic development partner. Any prospective buyer must provide STEG and The City of Elmira with a project plan/use of building, timeframe, financial ability, and experience in development of similar properties.
For more information or to schedule an appointment to tour the building, contact Mr. James Johnson, Vice President of Southern Tier Economic Growth:
- Phone: (607) 733-6513
For information on Empire Zone Benefits and Economic Development revolving loans, contact Southern Tier Economic Growth (STEG).
For information on other available properties throughout the City for lease or for sale,
contact Elmira Downtown Development.
For information on building permits, planning, and zoning, see the Permits and Applications section.
Residential Building Lots
The following are lots are owned by the City of Elmira and available for sale. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers. Final approval must be granted by City Council prior to transfer of title.
The City will not sell lots based on speculation. You must provide plans that include preliminary building specs, based on the current zoning laws and ordinances.
208-210 Bloomer
64 feet wide and approximately 150 feet deep. Excellent established neighborhood. Vacant lot. Zoned RA – 1 family. Asking $500.00
600-602 Broadway
This property is an odd shape. It has 164 ft. frontage on Broadway and 130 feet along Hopkins and the south side of the parcel is approx. 53 feet. It is a corner lot and offers excellent visibility. This property is Zoned RA – 1 family. Vacant lot. Asking $5,000.0
510 W. Second Street
This property has 50 feet of frontage on Second Street and is approximately 211 feet deep. This vacant lot is zoned RA – 1 family. Asking $1,500.00
566 Thompson Street
This property has approximately 100 feet of frontage and is approximately 213 feet deep. Currently there is a three car garage building on the site. Zoning is RA – 1 family. Asking $15,000.00.
All reasonable offers will be considered. Submit in writing your offer and project plans, ability to obtain financing, and timeframe to complete project.
Submit to:
Rebecca Wheeler
317 E. Church Street
Elmira, NY 14901
For information on Empire Zone Benefits and Economic Development revolving loans, contact Southern Tier Economic Growth (STEG).
For information on other available properties throughout the City for lease or for sale,
contact Elmira Downtown Development.
For information on building permits, planning, and zoning, see the Permits and Applications section.
