John Green House To Receive Second Inspection

Nyack's oldest home——will first receive a second opinion from a historical engineer.

Village engineers recently deemed the John Green House at 23 Main St. condemnable and a hazard to residents—and since neither the current owner nor bank are footing the $60,000 repair bill, Nyack may have to put the house out to bid to developers who would demolish the 190-year-old house.

But a group of dedicated and historical-minded citizens have banded together to hire another inspector for a second opinion on the structure's health.

"We're trying to determine if the village is better off stabilizing the home or demolishing it," explained John Gromada of Nyack, who is helping to lead the initiative. Gromada explained that the cost of demolition, about $45,000, is not much cheaper than stabilization.

Gromada also noted that one possible scenario is the current owner donating the structure to a non-profit organization, who would in turn rely on support from able residents.

"If we can satisfy the mortgage, we may be able to find someone who can rehabilitate it," he added.

The historical engineer will visit the waterfront, three-story home for a structural inspection on April 5.

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