1553 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304 Property Records

Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1553 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details4,468 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.096 acres (4,166 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$82,500 (Jun 2015)
Tax Bill$10,020 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Mortgage
Apr 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN421500 50.77-2-16

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN421500 50.77-2-16
Alternative APN
  • 150005007700020160000000

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,468 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Lot Area4,166 sqft (0.096 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 33 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area101 sqft
Canopy543 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1553 STATE ST
CitySCHENECTADY
StateNY
Zip12304-3126
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning Code03 - MULTI
Legal Description2 BLOCK AND GARAGE
Legal SubdivisionLANDS OF GEORGE W ELY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number16.000
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Township / Civil DivisionSCHENECTADY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract20700

Owner

Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1615 5TH AVE, WATERVLIET, NY 12189-2732
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 13, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC
Apr 6, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
SUNMARK FCU
Apr 6, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
SUNMARK FCU
Jul 26, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 8, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 8, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 8, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1916 / 35
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Property Address1553 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-3126
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 28, 2026
Title CompanySMPR TITLE AGENCY INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1553 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-3126

Mortgage

Document Number0000005302
DateMar 13, 2026
Instrument202605302
Lender
NameVELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Property Address1553 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-3126
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1615 5TH AVE, WATERVLIET, NY 12189-2732

Mortgage

Document Number0000015315
DateApr 6, 2021
Book Page5087/541
Instrument202115315
Lender
NameSUNMARK FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressLATHAM, NY 12110
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Property Address1553 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-3126
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1615 5TH AVE, WATERVLIET, NY 12189-2732

Mortgage

Document Number0000015305
DateApr 6, 2021
Book Page5087/525
Instrument202115305
Lender
NameSUNMARK FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressLATHAM, NY 12110
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term119 Months
DueMar 15, 2031

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Recording DateJul 26, 2018
Property Address1553 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-3126
Document Number0000033098
Book / Page001992 / 000301
Instrument DateJul 24, 2018
Instrument33098
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1553 STATE ST SCHENECTADY NY 123043126, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-3126

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountySchenectady County
MunicipalitySchenectady City
Unified School DistrictSchenectady City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,020.00 (+11.31%)$189,100 (-) Land $14,600 Building $174,500$313,131 (+30.82%) Land $24,176 Building $288,955
2023$189,100 (-) Land $14,600 Building $174,500$239,367 (+3.8%) Land $18,481 Building $220,886
2022$189,100 Land $14,600 Building $174,500$230,610 Land $17,805 Building $212,805
2021$9,002.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1980)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1980 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS
serves 62,000 people · EPA ID NY4600070
Water SourceGroundwater
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 531 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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