Property Foreclosure Withdrawal for 1659 Foster Avenue
Schenectady
Summary
A local homeowner asked the city for a second chance after falling behind on taxes due to a major injury that kept him out of work for two years. The council approved pulling the property from foreclosure so he can settle his debts.
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city recovers back taxes and a $2,500 reimbursement for legal costs while keeping a property on the tax rolls.
Homeowner Michael Mackey, Sr. gets to keep his home, and the city recovers its back taxes.
No one is directly harmed by granting the property redemption.
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