Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1597 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,558 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,313 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,925 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 50.30-1-31 |
| Primary APN | 421500 50.30-1-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,558 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 736 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Lot Area | 5,313 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 222 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1597 UNION ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12309-6119 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | O 2 WOOD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
1597 Union St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 SECADA DR, CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065-5008 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1597 Union St was $3,925, down 8.8% from the year before.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Municipality | Schenectady City |
| Unified School District | Schenectady City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,925.00 (-8.81%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,304.00 | $76,400 Land $16,500 Building $59,900 | $126,511 Land $27,322 Building $99,189 |
| 2023 | $76,400 (-) Land $16,500 Building $59,900 | $96,709 (+3.8%) Land $20,886 Building $75,823 | |
| 2022 | $76,400 Land $16,500 Building $59,900 | $93,171 Land $20,122 Building $73,049 | |
| 2021 | $3,818.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1597 Union St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 1597 Union St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS serves 62,000 people · EPA ID NY4600070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 545 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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