What federal facilities in New York conduct surplus auctions?

Fort Drum near Watertown is one of the largest sources of government surplus in New York, selling military vehicles, equipment, and machinery. The GSA's Northeast regional office manages surplus from federal buildings in Manhattan and across the state. Additionally, the IRS, US Marshals Service, and Department of Defense all conduct auctions of confiscated and surplus items from New York operations and facilities.

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What surplus sells for in New York

Median winning bid from 1,364 completed sales in New York over the last year. Only items with at least five sales are shown.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
iPhone	$73	$26–$165	237
iPad	$81	$16–$170	115
Ford Explorer	$525	$300–$1,376	53
Police Vehicle	$984	$455–$2,025	47
Chevrolet Impala	$523	$455–$780	44
Trailer	$500	$330–$1,928	39
Silver Coins	$725	$64–$1,450	37
Camera Equipment	$46	$12–$163	36

Winning bids only, excluding lots that closed with no bidder. Hammer price before any buyer's premium or tax.

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New York hosts regular government surplus auctions across federal agencies and state platforms. The GSA's Northeast regional office in Manhattan runs frequent sales of office equipment and furniture from federal buildings throughout the state. Fort Drum, a major Army installation in upstate New York, regularly auctions military vehicles and equipment. Popular categories in NY auctions include office supplies and fixtures from federal offices, vehicles from law enforcement agencies, and industrial equipment from military facilities.

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How do New York state and local government auctions work?

New York state agencies and municipalities use platforms like GovDeals, PublicSurplus, and Municibid to sell surplus equipment and property. State auctions typically require registration and online bidding. Each county and city manages its own surplus through these platforms, so you'll find separate auctions from NYPD, NYC Department of Sanitation, New York State Department of Transportation, and other local agencies. Bid requirements and payment terms vary by seller.

What types of items are most commonly available in New York government auctions?

New York auctions frequently feature office equipment and furniture from federal buildings, vehicles from law enforcement and state agencies, construction equipment from the Department of Transportation, and heavy machinery from military installations like Fort Drum. NYC-based auctions often include police and fire department equipment, while upstate auctions lean toward military and agricultural equipment. Real estate and property sales also appear periodically from federal GSA auctions.

New York Government Surplus Auctions

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19 Broken Microwaves for Parts/Scrap. Various models and colors. Sold As Is.

Fax Machine

Several pieces of broken furniture-scrap metal for auction. Sold As Is.

Bulk boat lot consisting of a total of 150 boats (2 kayaks and 148 row boats)

Used Laptops

Lot of 9 Tables

Lot of (10) Emergency Exit Signs

Lot of (10) Smoke Detectors

Lot of (12) Emergency Exit Signs

Wooden Table

Blue Fabric Office Chair

Three-Drawer Vertical File Cabinet

Four-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet

Lot of (20) Various Fabric Chairs

Wooden Table

Lot of (3) Rolling Office Chairs

Small Cabinet

Lot of (15) Surge Protectors

2012 Wanco WLT-4M Light Tower

2018 Chevrolet Impala LS Fleet

2016 Ford F-250 SD XL 4WD

2013 Ford Fusion SE

2019 Nissan Rogue S AWD

2014 Ford Fusion S

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What types of items are most commonly available in New York government auctions?

19 Broken Microwaves for Parts/Scrap. Various models and colors. Sold As Is.

Fax Machine

Several pieces of broken furniture-scrap metal for auction. Sold As Is.

Bulk boat lot consisting of a total of 150 boats (2 kayaks and 148 row boats)

Used Laptops

Lot of 9 Tables

Lot of (10) Emergency Exit Signs

Lot of (10) Smoke Detectors

Lot of (12) Emergency Exit Signs

Wooden Table

Blue Fabric Office Chair

Three-Drawer Vertical File Cabinet

Four-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet

Lot of (20) Various Fabric Chairs

Wooden Table

Lot of (3) Rolling Office Chairs

Small Cabinet

Lot of (15) Surge Protectors

2012 Wanco WLT-4M Light Tower

2018 Chevrolet Impala LS Fleet

2016 Ford F-250 SD XL 4WD

2013 Ford Fusion SE

2019 Nissan Rogue S AWD

2014 Ford Fusion S