School 25 RFP- 965 North Goodman Street

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The City of Rochester (“City”) is seeking proposals from experienced real estate developers for the purchase of Nathainiel Hawthorne School No. 25 on North Goodman Street in the City’s Northeast Quadrant.   To determine the best possible use as a renovated school or re-use of the property, the City will consider various possible scenarios for adaptive re-use that are presented by the respondents.  The former school also had use of the undeveloped site at 576 Bay Street and the City may consider the sale of the Bay Street parcel if the purchaser can demonstrate the need for such additional land.

Forms and Resources

• Request for Proposal
• Exhibit A:  Tax Map
• Exhibit B: Aerial/Site Map
• Exhibit C: Site Plan Review Documents
• Exhibit D: Purchaser Eligibility
• Exhibit E: Guidelines for Sale of City Owned Real Estates to Not-For-Profit Organizations
• Exhibit F: Building Reports, Site Plan & Floor Plans
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• NOTE: There is a community garden at the east end of 576 Bay Street.  Any proposal submission that includes the acquisition of 576 Bay Street shall include the continued use of that garden and buyer will cooperate and allow the community group to maintain the garden for a period of no less than 5 years.
   

Relevant Dates

• RFP Release Date: June 4th, 2024
• Proposal Submission Deadline: September 6th, 2024 at 4PM

Showing Schedule

• Thursday, June 20th @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
• Monday, July 8th @ 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 17th @ 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Contact Information

City of Rochester
Division of Real Estate
30 Church Street, Room 125B
Rochester, NY 14614
ATTN: Paul J. Scuderi, Director of Real Estate
(585) 428-7527
Email: Paul.Scuderi@cityofrochester.gov

Q&A

Any questions should be sent to Paul at the email address above. The deadline for questions shall be 5PM on August 2nd. We will compile all questions and answers and publish them here on August 9th or 12th dependent on timing.