The Timothy Skinner House
Research note

05 - Due Diligence TODOs

5707 Scenic Ave - Due Diligence TODOs

Immediate

  • [ ] Confirm historic status with NY SHPO
  • Ask whether 5707 is formally tied to Timothy Skinner House / NRHP #91000526
  • Ask if the old address was 5355 Scenic Ave
  • [ ] Run FEMA flood check
  • Save flood map / designation to folder
  • [ ] Order title search
  • Look for liens, easements, odd encumbrances, boundary issues

High priority

  • [ ] Get building permit history from Town of Mexico
  • especially work from 2020-2024 and 2024-present
  • [ ] Clarify property use/classification
  • Is this actually functioning as a 2-family?
  • If yes, is there a rental unit / separate entrance / separate utilities?
  • [ ] Ask listing agent directly why Alessio is selling so soon
  • Keep it simple and explicit
  • [ ] Get current listing history
  • list date
  • price changes
  • prior marketing remarks

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Address discrepancy proof – action items (new)

  1. NY SHPO confirmation — NRHP 91000526 current situs address
  • Target: New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
  • Phone: (518) 237-8643
  • Alternate / prior contact used in notes: (518) 268-2976
  • Email: hist.preservation@parks.ny.gov (general inbox)
  • Mailing address: P.O. Box 189, Waterford, NY 12188
  • Physical office: 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207

Draft email:

Subject: NRHP 91000526 (Timothy Skinner House) – current situs address confirmation

Hello NY SHPO team,

I am researching the NRHP-listed Timothy Skinner House (NRHP ID 91000526), noted in NPGallery with a 1991 publication date and address “5355 Scenic Ave, Mexico, NY.”

Question: Can you please confirm the current situs address associated with this NRHP listing? We believe a post-1991 E‑911 renumbering may have changed “5355 Scenic Ave” to “5707 Scenic Ave,” and we’d like a formal confirmation for our file.

If available, could you also share any documentation (or a pointer) that records or references the address change?

Thank you,

Benjamin Townsend

[phone]

[optional: mailing address]

  1. Village/Town/County E‑911 addressing proof — Scenic Ave renumbering log
  • Targets:
  • Town of Mexico Clerk (general intake):
  • Phone: (315) 963-7633
  • Email: TownClerk@MexicoNY.org
  • Address: PO Box 98, 64 South Jefferson Street, Mexico, NY 13114
  • Village of Mexico Planning / Zoning / Code Enforcement:
  • Office: 3236 Main Street, Mexico, NY 13114
  • Mailing: PO Box 309, Mexico, NY 13114
  • Main Phone: (315) 963-7564
  • Code Enforcement & Zoning Officer: William Hamacher — (315) 963-0825
  • Email: villagecode@mexicony.org
  • Village of Mexico Clerk (if needed for historic village renumber action):
  • Phone: (315) 963-7564
  • Email: VillageClerk@MexicoNY.org or mexclerk@cnymail.com
  • Address: PO Box 309, 3236 Main Street, Mexico, NY 13114
  • Oswego County E‑911 Administrative Office (for MSAG / address confirmation):
  • Phone: (315) 343-1313 (admin line)
  • Address: 39 Churchill Road, Oswego, NY 13126
  • Web: https://www.oswegocountyny.gov/departments/public_safety/e-911/

Draft email (Town/Village Clerk):

Subject: E‑911 Address Renumbering – Scenic Avenue (Mexico, NY) – Historic Address Confirmation

Hello Clerk’s Office,

I’m researching an NRHP-listed property currently known as 5707 Scenic Ave, Mexico, NY 13114. The original 1991 National Register nomination cites the address as “5355 Scenic Ave.”

Could you please check your E‑911/street addressing records (or Board minutes/resolutions) to confirm whether Scenic Avenue was renumbered after 1991, and whether “5355 Scenic Ave” was renumbered to “5707 Scenic Ave” (or similar)? If there is a renumbering ordinance, worksheet, or MSAG confirmation, a copy or reference would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Benjamin Townsend

[phone]

Draft email (Oswego County E‑911):

Subject: MSAG / Address Confirmation Request – Scenic Avenue Renumbering (Mexico, NY)

Hello Oswego County E‑911,

I’m requesting confirmation of an address renumbering on Scenic Avenue in the Village/Town of Mexico.

The NRHP nomination for “Timothy Skinner House” (NRHP 91000526) lists the situs address in 1991 as “5355 Scenic Ave, Mexico, NY.” The current property appears as 5707 Scenic Ave (APN 353401‑134.10‑02‑12) at the same location.

Could you confirm whether E‑911 addressing updated “5355 Scenic Ave” to “5707 Scenic Ave,” and if possible provide the effective date or any MSAG documentation noting the change?

Thank you,

Benjamin Townsend

[phone]

Offer-stage work

  • [ ] Full home inspection
  • [ ] Masonry / porch / exterior condition review
  • [ ] Heating system age + service history
  • [ ] Electrical panel / wiring review
  • [ ] Basement moisture / drainage review
  • [ ] Insurance quote
  • [ ] Lender confirmation if financed

Nice-to-have

  • [ ] Pull formal NRHP nomination PDF / archival packet
  • [ ] Confirm whether American Legion history is tied to this exact parcel
  • [ ] Check whether Alessio appears in any local property-investor pattern

Questions to ask on the tour

  1. What work has been done since Sept 2024?
  2. Why are you selling this soon after purchase?
  3. Is the second kitchen active / legal / separately used?
  4. Any known water intrusion, foundation, roof, or heating issues?
  5. Any historic-review constraints you've run into already?