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Surplus City Property

DCAS Sales manages the sale of City-owned surplus properties to private entities. The sale of City-owned real property is governed by the New York City Charter and other applicable laws, and is conducted either through public auction sale to the highest bidder, or through the SAIL (Slivers, Accessways, and Interior Lots) Away Program that permits the direct sale of undevelopable property to adjacent property owners.

Public Auction Information: for information regarding the purchase of City-owned surplus properties through a Public Auction. At this time, there is no auction scheduled. Please check back periodically for updates.

SAIL Away Information: If you own property that is adjacent to an undevelopable surplus DCAS property that you are interested in purchasing, please contact DCAS at (212) 386-0622 for more information.