May 29, 2007

 

GSA Control No.

1-X-NY-0903

Property Identification

Old Orchard Shoal Light Station - offshore

Property Address

Gedney Channel/Lower New York Bay

3.5 miles south of New Dorp Beach

Richmond County, Staten Island, NY  10306

Property Description

Remote 35 ft. conical, 3-story “spark plug” style light (1893) with keeper’s quarters (approx. 1000 SF).  Interior lined in brick up to 3rd floor.  On 0.72 acre submerged land. Constructed of cast iron on concrete/cast iron caisson.  Markings:  white upper/black.  Protective riprap and breakwater sheltering light’s boat basin.  Accessible by boat only.

Condition of Property

The property is offered “AS IS’ and “WHERE IS” without representation, warranty, or guarantee as to quality, quantity, title, character, condition, size or kind.

Range of Possible Uses

Historic Lights and Light Stations may be used for education, park, recreation, cultural, or historic preservation purposes.

Commercial Activities

Commercial activities are prohibited unless approved by the Secretary of the Interior.

Utilities

None

Historical Information

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and must be maintained according to the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.  Historic covenants will be incorporated into the Quitclaim Deed; however, no submerged land will be conveyed under the Quitclaim Deed.  Applicants should contact Alan Bauder

 @ 518-473-1288; alan.bauder@ogs.state.ny.us  (NY Office of General Services) who will issue an easement for use of the underwater land.

Aids to Navigation (ATON)

Active, automated, solar-powered with battery backup. ATON remains the personal property of the United States Government.  Fog signal horn.

Easements

The U.S. Coast Guard shall retain an easement for an Arc of Visibility and an unrestricted right of access in, to and across the property to maintain, operate, service, repair and install equipment as necessary to support its aid to navigation mission.  Additionally, the U.S. Coast Guard shall retain the unrestricted right to relocate or add any aids to navigation or communications towers and equipment (along with necessary right of ingress/egress), or make any changes on any portion of the property as may be necessary for navigation/public safety purposes.

Current Tenant

None

Environmental Information

Located in 100-year floodplain.  Due to the age of the structure, lead-based paint and asbestos-containing material may be present.

Notice Response Due Date

July 29, 2007

GSA Site Inspection

For eligible entities at close of screening period. POC: Meta Cushing,  Boston @ 617-565-5823 or meta.cushing@gsa.gov