A developer who a few weeks ago said he was "really excited" about a project involving the old Masonic Temple building on Binghamton's West Side now is trying to sell the property.

Isaac Anzaroot acquired the six-story structure near Binghamton High School for about $67,000 three years ago. His asking price for the site and a neighboring parking lot is $1,999,000, according to an online listing

WBNG 12 News first reported that Anzaroot had put the Masonic Temple site up for sale.

A view inside the Masonic Temple from Murray Street on May 4, 2021. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
A view inside the Masonic Temple from Murray Street on May 4, 2021. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
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In early May, workers descended on the property to remove debris from the 99-year-old building.

Anzaroot has proposed 38 apartment units with a total of 56 bedrooms for the six-story structure.

After work started at the site last month, Anzaroot said the roof would be repaired before construction started inside.

The Masonic Temple building on May 4, 2021. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
The Masonic Temple building on May 4, 2021. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
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The developer had said July 2022 was his goal for occupancy of the building. He said he wanted the project completed in time for the structure's 100th anniversary.

In a more recent conversation, Anzaroot told WNBF News the work at the building was proceeding but he did not mention that he was attempting to find a buyer for the property.

Anzaroot previously has acquired another high-profile building in Broome County with ambitious plans before selling the property to another developer.

In late 2017, Anzaroot bought the old Endicott Johnson Victory Building in Johnson City for $250,000 from Broome County for a senior housing project.

Plans for that development fell through. Anzaroot sold the property in March 2020 to a Syracuse developer for $1.6 million.

Graffiti on the walls of the Masonic Temple building on October 28, 2016. (Photo:Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
Graffiti on the walls of the Masonic Temple building on October 28, 2016. (Photo:Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
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