New York State Thruway Authority

Real Property

Real Property Sales, Leases & Permits | First Step | Occupancy & Work Permits | Additional Information & Reports

Real Property Sales, Leases & Permits

The New York State Thruway Authority will currently consider, depending upon the circumstances, three major types of transactions authorized in accordance with the Thruway Real Property Management Policy (25-6-02)  that members of the public may request relative to the use of surplus Thruway real property:

1. Sales of Thruway real property may be considered in the event that such property is not needed by the Authority, either presently or in the foreseeable future.  It is generally required that a competitive process be followed for sales.
   • Sales Standard Operating Procedure  
   • Application Form - TA-W4415  
2. Leases of Thruway real property may be considered in the event that such property is not needed by the Authority, either presently or in the near future.  It is generally required that a competitive process be followed for leases.
   • Lease Standard Operating Procedure  
   • Application Form - TA-W4415  
3. Permits are revocable-on-demand instruments that are issued by the Authority in two forms: (a) a work permit and (b) an occupancy permit.  Work permits are issued to allow an improvement or a physical alteration to be made to Thruway real property.  Work permits may also be issued for a short term use that may not warrant an occupancy permit, such as an event on Thruway property or for contractor pre-bid visits. Occupancy permits are issued to allow the occupation and use of Thruway real property irrespective of whether any work-related activity may be occurring on such property.

First Step

The first step in determining the viability of a transaction proposed by a member of the public is to contact the appropriate personnel in one of the Authority’s four Division offices to discuss the transaction, and seek assistance in completing the relevant application forms.

• New York Division - I-87 (Interchange 1-18); the Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287, Interchanges 1-10); and the New England Thruway (I-95, Interchanges 8-22).
  Division Permit Coordinator: (845) 918-2510.
• Albany Division - I-87 (Interchange 18-24), I-90 (Interchange 24) to Canajoharie (3.8 miles west of Exit 29); and the Berkshire Section (Interchanges B1-B3).
  Division Permit Coordinator: (518) 436-2710.
• Syracuse Division - I-90 from Canajoharie (3.8 miles west of Interchange 29 - Interchange 45).
  Division Permit Coordinator: (315) 438-2345.
• Buffalo Division - I-90 (Interchange 45-61); and the Niagara Section (Interchanges 1-21).
  Division Permit Coordinator: (716) 635-6253.

Occupancy and Work Permits

• Occupancy and Work Permit Accommodation Guidelines (TAP-401)  
• Occupancy
  • Occupancy Permit Standard Operating Procedure  
  • Occupancy Permit Application (TA-W41337)  
  • Utility Occupancy Supplement (TAP-401U)  
  • Design & Construction Requirements for Occupancies:
    • General Design and Construction Requirements (TAP-421A)  
    • Design and Construction Requirements for Underground Crossings of Mainline Pavement and Shoulders (TAP-421B)  
    • Design and Construction Requirements for Aerial Communication and Power Line Installations (TAP-421C)  
    • Design and Construction Requirements for Installations/Crossings on or Attached to Bridge Structural Retaining Walls (TAP-421D)  
    • Design and Construction Requirements for Unencased Gas Pipelines (TAP-421E)  
• Work
  • Work Permit Standard Operating Procedure  
  • Work Permit Application (TA-W41338)  
• Request To Access Authority/Corporation Property (TA-W4106-9)  
• Supplemental Insurance Certificate - (TA-W51343-9)  

Additional Information & Reports

• Standard Operating Procedures
• Lobbying Law Forms & Guidelines
  

  Guidelines

  • Guidelines Regarding Permissible Contacts During a Procurement and the Prohibition of Inappropriate Lobbying Influence - TAP-335  
  • Public Officers Law Section 73  
    
  • Public Officers Law Section 74  
    
  • State Finance Law Section 139j  
    
  • State Finance Law Section 139k  

  Forms

  • Certificate Of Compliance With The Authority/Corporation Guidelines Regarding Permissible Contacts During A Procurement And The Prohibition Of Inappropriate Lobbying Influence - (TA-W2111-9)  
  • New York State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k, Disclosure of Prior Non-Responsibility Determinations - (TA-W3053-9)  

  For Additional Information on Procurement Lobbying : Visit NYS Office of General Services  

• Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (TA-W3205-9)  
• Real Property Transactions
  • 2010  | 2009  
• Inventory of Thruway Authority Real Property
• Property Record Map Information:
  Land Surveyors working adjacent to the Thruway Right of Way (R.O.W.) are encouraged to contact the Engineering Services - Real Property Unit at (518) 436-3078 to obtain information about Thruway R.O.W. Maps.

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