An Endicott building that had become a trouble spot might be torn down as part of an effort to remake Washington Avenue.

Village Mayor LInda Jackson said removing the structure on the west side of the avenue near North Street would make it easier for people to get to a municipal parking lot.

Speaking on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program, Jackson said she has spoken to the owner of the property at 10 Washington Avenue.

A mattress and other debris cluttered an empty storefront at 10 Washington Avenue on June 28, 2021. Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News
A mattress and other debris cluttered an empty storefront at 10 Washington Avenue on June 28, 2021. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
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The mayor said she is hoping the village might be able to obtain the now-vacant building for "a reasonable price."

A few years ago, police were being called frequently to what had been a rooming house on the second and third floors of the building. They were dealing with assaults, disputes and alleged drug dealing.

Now, the commercial space on the first floor is filled with debris, including a mattress on the floor. The upper floors now are empty.

Jackson said the village might explore the possibility of tearing down other empty, rundown buildings along the Avenue to provide pass-throughs to parking areas.

FLASHBACK: An Endicott police car at 10 Washington Avenue after a stabbing on December 21, 2016. Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News
FLASHBACK: An Endicott police car at the rear of 10 Washington Avenue after a stabbing on December 21, 2016. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
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