The next chapter for a downtown Binghamton property that had been home to a craft brewery and restaurant may start soon.

Galaxy Brewing Company opened a beer production facility and a dining venue in 2013. The business operated for several years before it was shut down during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inside Galaxy Brewing at 41 Court Street on December 19, 2018. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
Inside Galaxy Brewing Company at 41 Court Street on December 19, 2018. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
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A Johnson City man acquired the property at 41 Court Street for $660,000 at a November auction. He told WNBF News Monday that he is continuing to consider options for the site, which includes second- and third-floor space that had received city approval for use as apartments.

While the new owner may pursue his own plans for the 39,520 square feet in the building, he also has listed the property for sale with an asking price of $1,250,000. He said he's willing to sell it if someone wants to buy it.

An exterior view of the production side of the closed Galaxy Brewing Company on January 20, 2025. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
An exterior view of the production side of the closed Galaxy Brewing Company on January 20, 2025. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
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A person familiar with the situation said potential leases are being negotiated with separate parties to establish two new businesses at the site.

One lease would be for a bar and restaurant operation while the other would be to use the craft brewing equipment at the site to resume beer production.

Cans of Andromeda IPA being filled at Galaxy Brewing in Binghamton on February 27, 2017. Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News
Cans of Andromeda IPA being filled at Galaxy Brewing in Binghamton on February 27, 2017. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
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Galaxy Brewing closed its restaurant at the end of 2018 but continued to operate a bar and tasting room while producing beer on the street level of the Court Street building.

In February 2019 Seth Weisel, who launched Galaxy Brewing with his father, outlined plans to move the business to another site in Binghamton to expand production.

A view the closed tasting room and bar of Galaxy Brewing Company. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
A view of the closed tasting room and bar of Galaxy Brewing Company. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
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A few weeks later, Isaac Anzaroot unveiled plans to set up Galaxy operations at the former E.H. Titchenor building off Clinton Street in the First Ward.

Those plans were abandoned after a falling out involving the Weisels and Anzaroot.

Part of the production area at Galaxy Brewing Company. Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News
Part of the production area at Galaxy Brewing Company. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
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