Directory/Housing
Howe Development Property Management Group, or Howe Development for short, is a management company that owns several apartment buildings in the Park Avenue area, including The Roosevelt, where the Oxford Gallery is located. Apartment locations include Oxford Street, Meigs Street, and Goodman Street. Links Comments on r/Rochester
Grove Street Flats is a planned rental unit in between the recently built Grove Street Townhouses and Halo Lofts. The "silver" building is a former church which has been converted into 12 student housing units. They are targeted towards Eastman School of Music graduate and doctoral students seeking a multi-roommate setting off-campus, but with the modern amenities (such as broadband access) now expected in college dorms. It was expected to open in Fall 2008 but was still listed as planned in the Rochester strategic Center City Development document dated March 4, 2009.
The City of Rochester acquired and remediated this brownfield site located at 14-58 Charlotte Street. Christa Development has provisionally been accepted pending environmental due diligence. The proposed development plan for the 1.25 acre site calls for 22 two-bedroom townhouse style units.
View from the Sister Cities Pedestrian Bridge. (2012) View from the street. (2012) Andrews Terrace is a 22-story apartment building located in the St. Paul Quarter, overlooking the Genesee River. It is HUD Section 8 housing designed especially for elderly and disabled residents, with rent based on 30% of income. Thirty of the units are available at market rate. Utilities are included. The 526 units consist of studios and one- and two-bedrooms apartments. Amenities include an onsite doctor's office, onsite laundry, computer rooms, air conditioning, cable, private balconies, enclosed parking, and a community room with activities available. The landscaped courtyard includes benches and a working water fountain. History The building was originally called The Plaza at Genesee Crossroads. With rents of $270 to $460 per month (1975 dollars), the $20 million complex was intended to draw middle-income residents back downtown.1 It was later converted to senior housing and known simply as the Plaza Apartments. Pathstone bought the building in 2007 and gave it an extensive renovation.
Frank DeCiantis is a local landlord with a focus on off-campus student housing. He is a lifelong resident of Rochester who has been a landlord since 1978. He is associated with Canal Walk Realtors. All homes have been extensively renovated. Most are located in the 19th Ward near Brooks Landing.
Exterior from parking lot 03-2008 Developed by Costanza Enterprises, Station 55 offers retail market spaces on the first floor and live/work loft spaces on the second floor. This R-News story reports a project budget of $838,000. This project was showcased as part of the Landmark Society 2007 Inside Downtown Rochester Tour. All 17 lofts have been rented and there is a waiting list of potential renters. The retail space is has J.S. Excel Flooring as a tenant.
300 Alexander is a high-end apartment building in the Upper East End, on the corner of Alexander Street and East Avenue into 58 luxury apartments. The building was the original Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and served the Army Flying Corps during WWII. The developer is the same group that rehabbed the H.H. Warner Building and Corn Hill Landing.
Belmont Properties is a local real estate company that "specializes in the re-development and adaptive reuse of older buildings." Their Belmont Suites division offers short-term rentals for students and other extended visitors. Properties include: Monroe Manor - Two-bedroom townhouses in Brighton for long- or short-term leasing. Liberty Manor - Studio, and one- and two-bedroom apartments in Penfield. The Lofts at Capron - Rochester's first and so far only loft condos for sale. Next to Geva Theatre in downtown's Washington Square Neighborhood. The Searle Building - Loft apartments and offices in downtown's St. Paul Quarter for long- or short-term lease. All rental properties offer units both furnished and unfurnished.
Nickel City Cooperative is a housing co-op in nearby Buffalo. The offical webpage is http://www.nickelcitycoop.org/. An excellent story titled One building at a time: The story of Nickel City Cooperative recently appeared in the Buffalo Spree. The final paragraph of that story should resonate well with Rochesterians and the Ant Hill Cooperative project: As every aspect of community living was detailed for me, including a handbook for dealing with conflict issues such as guests and pets, I was truly bowled over by the thoroughness of this endeavor. “We’re not just a bunch of hippies who thought it would be cool to live together,” O’Sullivan said at one point, pointing out the balance between managing the needs of everyday life with a broader agenda for a reconception of community living. Here are a group of young people who committed themselves to Buffalo by investing not only their scant personal capital, but their energy, time, and vision, taking it upon themselves to reinvent a concept of community and property in the heart of the city. For Western New Yorkers who care about revitalizing the region, we could all take a page from the Nickel City Co-op handbook. And so we have. See also: Cooperatives.
DePaul Carriage Factory Apartments are the 71 mid-market loft apartments in the old James Cunningham and Sons carriage factory. When the automobile came around, Cunningham produced early motor vehicles. The factory was later used by other businesses. By the time of its rehabilitation, it had been vacant for nearly twenty years. The project broke ground in March 2013 and will likely be the catalyst for continued revitalization of the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood. The building was purchased by George Traikos who is updated the Academy Building. The Building was later sold again before the ground breaking to DePaul, an organization that provides housing services, senior services, addiction prevention and mental health services. The project was completed in December 2014. Links Cunningham Cars and the Pursuit of Excellence. Made in Rochester. - RochesterSubway.com (2012-12-18) Historic Cunningham Carriage Returns to Rochester - RochesterSubway.com (2014-10-06) New Life for Rochester’s Cunningham Carriage Factory: Before & After - RochesterSubway.com (2014-17-12)
The East Avenue Inn & Suites The East Avenue Inn & Suites was a moderately-priced boutique hotel in the East End neighborhood, located at the edge of downtown, on the corner of East and Alexander. The Inn had 58 guest rooms, including twenty-four suites with kitchenettes, and two state-of-the-art meeting spaces. The East Avenue Inn & Suites specialized in corporate travel and weddings, but also regularly catered to the East End and Park Avenue dining, nightlife, and theater scenes. It was within walking distance of the Rochester International Jazz Fest, the George Eastman House, the Memorial Art Gallery, the Strong National Museum of Play, and the Rochester Museum & Science Center. Included in the rental of any room or suite was free wi-fi, free parking, and continental breakfast. Other amenities included a fitness center, a business center, iPod docking stations, DirecTV with premium movie channels, and custom-designed fireplaces throughout the hotel. All rooms were non-smoking. East Avenue Inn prided itself on sustainable practices that created less waste and consumes less natural resources. The hotel was built in 1957. After a long hiatus it reopened on May 1, 2012 under new management. A full renovation of the property was completed in Spring 2014 and included the opening of a new onsite restaurant called City Grill Rochester. The new style was inspired by the artistic and musical side of Rochester and features the artwork of local artist Henry Avigon. Closed on May, 24 2019 to be torn down and replaced with a Courtyard hotel. After closing and before construction stared a lawsuit was initiated by the neighborhood against the city because neighbors think the new hotel will not fit in the surrounding area. City Grill Rochester remains open. The inn as it appeared in May 2012.
Lobby The Mt. Hope Lofts are the apartments at College Town in Upper Mount Hope, near the University of Rochester Medical Center. Units range from studios to two bed/two bath. Amenities include on-site management, a fitness center, underground parking, and bike/scooter storage. (Despite the name, these are not actual lofts.)
View from street Avalon Corporate Suites provides short-term furnished apartment rentals for those visiting the Rochester area. They are located in the far south west of Webster. Amenities Wi-Fi Cable TV Heat/AC Washer/Dryer in each building Dishes/Cooking Utensils/Linens Off-street Private Parking Next to County Park with hiking trails, kids play area, and picnic area
Belmont Suites is a locally owned and operated apartment rental company that "specializes in the short term rental of furnished apartments in Rochester, NY. ... Belmont Properties has over 20 furnished apartments throughout Rochester. They accept all major credit cards and satisfaction is guaranteed." Properties: East End Apartments Studio, and 1 Bedroom furnished apartments in the East End District. Also available unfurnished. Monroe Manor Furnished 2 Bedroom townhouses in Brighton, NY. Also available unfurnished. The Searle Building Loft apartments and offices in the St. Paul Quarter.
Photo by Rachel Blumenthal (April 2007) Buckingham Commons is a newly-renovated loft building in downtown's Cascade District. Nestled between North Plymouth Avenue, the Inner Loop and Allen Street, it overlooks Frontier Field and is two blocks from High Falls. Formerly known as the Art-Craft building, it had been manufacturing space for about a century before its conversion to residential and office uses. It includes 36 one-bedroom apartments on the fourth through seventh floors, with floor plans ranging from 730 to 1010 sq feet. The first three floors are dedicated to office space. conditioning, free wi-fi and granite countertops in the apartments. Buckingham Properties is the primary developer. The rooftop deck allows a perfect view of games (and fireworks!) at Frontier Field.
Holyoke Park is an apartment complex owned by Farash, offering studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments. Amenities include a swimming pool, playground, and a community center. Heat, hot water, and cable are included. Located near Kodak Park, bounded by Ridge Road West and Mt. Read Blvd., on the border of Greece and Rochester.
Paul Wolk Commons is a 45-unit mixed-use (15 of which will become available to Rochestarians as affordable housing) devlopment co-developed by Providence Housing Corporation and East House that will feature on-site supportive services for residents with mental illness. The $8.6 million dollar development is an adaptive reuse of a vacant parking garage located in the heart of downtown Rochester. The facility will have lounge areas, a community room and garden, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi and off-street parking. The building is located up the block from Kodak Headquarters, Frontier Field, and The Mills at High Falls. The Support services and apartments will be run by East House.
Market Apartments at Corpus Christi is the conversion of a catholic school, next to the Main Street Armory and across from the Rochester Auditorium Theater in Marketview Heights, into 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. These apartments are designed for artists with room for studios and galleries. Available occupancy is planned for April 1 2015.
View from street Avalon Corporate Suites provides comfortable short-term furnished apartment rentals for those visiting the Rochester area. They are located in the far south west of Webster. Amenities Wi-Fi Cable TV Heat/AC Washer/Dryer in each building Dishes/Cooking Utensils/Linens Off-street Private Parking Next to County Park with hiking trails, kids play area, and picnic area
Ethan Pointe Apartments is an apartment complex owned by Morgan Communities located in Henrietta at the intersection of Clay Road and Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road. It is only a short walk from Monroe Community College. Residential Apartments There are 3 residential buildings located inside of the complex, each with 33 apartments inside. One, two, and three bedroom apartments are available. Amenities for Residents Garages available (not included with rent) Greenlight Networks Internet (included with rent) Time Warner Standard Cable (included with rent) In-ground pool Fitness Center In-Home Washer and Dryer Central-Air Commercial Building Ethan Pointe Plaza There is also a commercial building for 4 businesses located on the property as well. At the moment one of the business spaces are vacant and are for rent.
Greece Commons aka Holyoke Park is an apartment complex owned by The Cabot Group, offering studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments. Amenities include a swimming pool, playground, and a community center. Heat, hot water, and cable are included. Located near Kodak Park, bounded by Ridge Road West and Mt. Read Blvd., on the border of Greece and Rochester.
Imperial South Apartments, located in Brighton, is one of ten apartment complexes operated by TriCity Rentals in the Rochester region. Just 1.5 miles west of Twelve Corners, close to Tops Brighton Plaza, and Highland Park, the complex is convenient to shopping, restaurants, colleges, and entertainment. Easy access to Interstates 390, 490, and 590.
Clintwood Apartments is an apartment complex in Brighton, fronting South Clinton Avenue. It is located less than five minutes from Twelve Corners, the Erie Canal Path, and the trendy urban neighborhoods of Rochester's Southeast Quadrant, particularly Swillburg and Highland Park. Amenities include: Heat/hot water Free 64 channel Time Warner cable Laundry/storage facilities New swimming pool Abundant closet space Entrance intercoms 24-hour emergency maintenance Short term leasing is available. Located on two bus lines: North Route and East-West. Carports are available for an additional charge.