City of New Haven - File #: LM-2026-0045

• File #: LM-2026-0045
• Version: 3
• Type: Order
• Status: Passed as Amended
• File created: 2/5/2026
• In control: City/Town Clerk
• Final action: 4/6/2026
• Title: ORDER OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS APPROVING THE DISPOSITION OF (1) 3 ARTHUR STREET, 8 DEWITT STREET, 14 DEWITT STREET, 26 DEWITT STREET, 541 HOWARD AVENUE, 545 HOWARD AVENUE, 285 JAMES STREET, 156 HUMPHREY STREET, 158 HUMPHREY STREET, 56 BUTTON STREET, 105 GREENWOOD STREET, TO THE NEW HAVEN LAND BANK, INC. FOR $1 EACH AND (2) 24 FRANK STREET, 137 FRANK STREET, 139 #B FRANK STREET, 169 WEST STREET TO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES, INC. FOR $1,000 PER UNIT (6 UNITS TOTAL)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/6/2026	2	Board of Alders	Amend a matter previously Adopted	Pass
2/17/2026	1	Board of Alders	Passed

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ORDER OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS APPROVING THE DISPOSITION OF (1) 3 ARTHUR STREET, 8 DEWITT STREET, 14 DEWITT STREET, 26 DEWITT STREET, 541 HOWARD AVENUE, 545 HOWARD AVENUE, 285 JAMES STREET, 156 HUMPHREY STREET, 158 HUMPHREY STREET, 56 BUTTON STREET, 105 GREENWOOD STREET, TO THE NEW HAVEN LAND BANK, INC. FOR $1 EACH AND (2) 24 FRANK STREET, 137 FRANK STREET, 139 #B FRANK STREET, 169 WEST STREET TO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES, INC. FOR $1,000 PER UNIT (6 UNITS TOTAL)

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT  ORDERED by the New Haven Board of Alders that the acquisition and disposition by the City of New Haven of those properties referenced in the attached list dated February 4, 2026 which is incorporated herein by reference, is approved subject to conditions of the City Plan Commission reports submitted with said list and in accordance with the procedure established by the Board of Alders on May 20, 1996 and first revised on September 5, 2006 and amended on July 6^th, 2009; and

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the Mayor of the City of New Haven is authorized to execute and deliver all such instruments as may be necessary or expedient to effectuate the intents and purposes of this Order; and

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that this Order will expire and be of no further force and effect twelve months from the date of passage of this Order, unless extended (a) by the Board of Alders, or (b) by the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development for a period not to exceed a further twelve months and with written notice to the Board of Alders.

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LIST OF PROPERTIES PROPOSED FOR DISPOSITION March 19, 2026
ADDRESS	Type	Price	Owner	USE	WARD
3 Arthur Street	Non-Profit/Building lot	$1.00	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to the New Haven Land Bank, Inc. for stewardship and future use in a manner consistent with the mission of the New Haven Land Bank, Inc.	5
8 Dewitt Street	Non-Profit/Building lot	$1.00	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to the New Haven Land Bank, Inc. for stewardship and future use in a manner consistent with the mission of the New Haven Land Bank, Inc.	5
14 Dewitt Street	Non-Profit/Building lot	$1.00	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to the New Haven Land Bank, Inc. for stewardship and future use in a manner consistent with the mission of the New Haven Land Bank, Inc.	5
26 Dewitt Street	Non-Profit/Building lot	$1.00	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to the New Haven Land Bank, Inc. for stewardship and future use in a manner consistent with the mission of the New Haven Land Bank, Inc.	5
541 Howard Avenue	Non-Profit/Building lot	$1.00	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to the New Haven Land Bank, Inc. for stewardship and future use in a manner consistent with the mission of the New Haven Land Bank, Inc.	4
545 Howard Avenue	Non-Profit/Building lot	$1.00	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to the New Haven Land Bank, Inc. for stewardship and future use in a manner consistent with the mission of the New Haven Land Bank, Inc.	4
285 James Street	Non-Profit/Building lot	$1.00	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to the New Haven Land Bank, Inc. for stewardship and future use in a manner consistent with the mission of the New Haven Land Bank, Inc.	9
156 Humphrey Street	Non-Profit/Building lot	$1.00	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to the New Haven Land Bank, Inc. for stewardship and future use in a manner consistent with the mission of the New Haven Land Bank, Inc.	8
158 Humphrey Street	Non-Profit/Building lot	$1.00	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to the New Haven Land Bank, Inc. for stewardship and future use in a manner consistent with the mission of the New Haven Land Bank, Inc.	8
56 Button Street	Non-Profit/Building lot	$1.00	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to the New Haven Land Bank, Inc. for stewardship and future use in a manner consistent with the mission of the New Haven Land Bank, Inc.	5
105 Greenwood Street	Non-Profit/Building lot	$1.00	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to the New Haven Land Bank, Inc. for stewardship and future use in a manner consistent with the mission of the New Haven Land Bank, Inc.	23
24 Frank Street	Non-Profit/Building lot	$2,000	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., to construct a 2,954 sq. Ft two family home for first time homebuyers.	4
137 Frank Street	Non-Profit/Building lot	$1,000	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., to construct a 2,954 sq. Ft two family home for first time homebuyers.	4
139 #B Frank Street	Non-Profit/Sliver lot	$1,000	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this sliver lot to Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., to construct a 2,954 sq. Ft two family home for first time homebuyers.	4
169 West Street	Non-Profit/Building lot	$2,000	City of New Haven	The City of New Haven proposes to dispose of this buildable lot to Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., to construct a 2,954 sq. Ft two family home for first time homebuyers.	4