

Building owners are advised to periodically submit property offerings and pictures of any buildings they consider suitable for state occupancy to:
OGS Real Estate Services, 40th Floor, Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242
This information once received, is provided to leasing agents assigned to the geographical area of the state and included in a computerized data bank of potential sites to lease.
Depending on the timeframe in which space is needed, OGS will identify possible sites through any or all of the following sources:
OGS leases space for all Executive Branch agencies with the exception of the Division of State Police, SUNY, and patient program units of the Department of Mental Hygiene.
OGS will generally lease the site with the lowest cost that meets the needs of the client agency. However, as real estate is unique, other factors such as location, turnkey construction, parking, and agency requirements are also considered.
The length of the lease is dependent upon the projected longevity of the requirement. OGS leases are typically a two- to a ten-year term.
No. State leases are normally one on a turnkey basis. The building owner is expected to provide architectural drawings based on a layout drawn by OGS, obtain all permits, and construct the premises to OGS building specifications for leased facilities.
No. As the owner is improving their own building, materials used for the project are not tax exempt.
No. The state cannot make a legally binding commitment to leased space without the approval of the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). OSC will review and approve a proposed lease only after the lease document is fully developed and approved by the tenant agency, the landlord, OGS, the Division of the Budget, and the Attorney General.