First of three Restore New York houses in final stages of purchase
NORWICH – City of Norwich officials, including Supervisors Linda Natoli and James McNeil, Aldermen Robert Carey, John Deierlein and Paul Laughlin and Code Enforcement Officer Jason Lawrence, were unanimous in their praise for the design and construction of the newly-built house located at 23 Grove Ave.
The house is one of three nearing completion in the city as part of the Restore New York grant program, which provided $300,000 towards the demolition of dilapidated structures and replaced them with new construction. The other two homes under construction are on Fair Street and Waite Street. The Grove Avenue home has been sold for $106,000.
On a tour of the home Tuesday night, Fifth Ward Alderman Laughlin summed it up: “It really dresses up the neighborhood.” He also said the reasons for the demolition of the existing house were simple, as “we had bats coming in and out, the back porch was falling off and the windows were boarded up. This is just great for the entire neighborhood.”
The eyesore of the past has now become the envy of the present. Sporting oak floors, this 1,800 square foot house also includes new appliances (including a washer and dryer), three bedrooms and two and a half baths.
According to Lawrence, the home is energy efficient with lots of insulation. Another important feature is the basement, with its poured concrete walls and flood venting system, designed according to modern standards.
Mayor Joseph Maiurano described Restore New York as “a great program which is based on the needs of the city.” He said a number of people had been asking about burnt-out houses. The city began looking for a solution three to four years ago, and the mayor was intrigued by a similar project in Fulton.
“We applied for the Restore New York program the first year it became available and didn’t get it, but succeeded the second year in obtaining the grant. These are the results and it’s been a great learning process,” the mayor said.
Next on the table is a $230,000 renovation project located at 24 East Main St., right next to the Post Office. The city is currently in the process of cleaning the building, and is requesting proposals from buyers, who have the option of adding to the six-figure sum.
“We’re hoping to get a good buyer and start this spring or perhaps even sooner,” Maiurano said. “The goal is simply to make the city look better and improve the quality of the community.”
The house is one of three nearing completion in the city as part of the Restore New York grant program, which provided $300,000 towards the demolition of dilapidated structures and replaced them with new construction. The other two homes under construction are on Fair Street and Waite Street. The Grove Avenue home has been sold for $106,000.
On a tour of the home Tuesday night, Fifth Ward Alderman Laughlin summed it up: “It really dresses up the neighborhood.” He also said the reasons for the demolition of the existing house were simple, as “we had bats coming in and out, the back porch was falling off and the windows were boarded up. This is just great for the entire neighborhood.”
The eyesore of the past has now become the envy of the present. Sporting oak floors, this 1,800 square foot house also includes new appliances (including a washer and dryer), three bedrooms and two and a half baths.
According to Lawrence, the home is energy efficient with lots of insulation. Another important feature is the basement, with its poured concrete walls and flood venting system, designed according to modern standards.
Mayor Joseph Maiurano described Restore New York as “a great program which is based on the needs of the city.” He said a number of people had been asking about burnt-out houses. The city began looking for a solution three to four years ago, and the mayor was intrigued by a similar project in Fulton.
“We applied for the Restore New York program the first year it became available and didn’t get it, but succeeded the second year in obtaining the grant. These are the results and it’s been a great learning process,” the mayor said.
Next on the table is a $230,000 renovation project located at 24 East Main St., right next to the Post Office. The city is currently in the process of cleaning the building, and is requesting proposals from buyers, who have the option of adding to the six-figure sum.
“We’re hoping to get a good buyer and start this spring or perhaps even sooner,” Maiurano said. “The goal is simply to make the city look better and improve the quality of the community.”
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