Empire State Plaza Reconveyance to New York State
Albany County
Summary
The county is finally closing the books on a 1965 deal, formally returning the Empire State Plaza parcels to New York State now that the lease has expired and all bonds were paid off years ago.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
No additional payment is involved — the reconveyance is required by the original contract.
The county clears a decades-old contractual obligation.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Audit and Finance Committee — July 30, 2026
The county is finally completing the last step of its 1965 deal: returning the Empire State Plaza properties to state ownership now that the construction bonds were satisfied back in 2004.
Audit and Finance Committee — June 25, 2026
The county is finally closing the books on a 1965 deal, formally returning the Empire State Plaza parcels to New York State now that the lease has expired and all bonds were paid off years ago.
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