Renovation of once-dilapidated property on schedule
NORWICH – Renovations at 24 East Main St. are in their final stages and the rehabilitation effort is expected to wrap up by the end of June, according to city officials.
The approximately $230,000 project was made possible through a third round of Restore New York grant money – totaling $200,000 – with the city contributing the remaining $30,000. The vacant, 3,850 square foot structure – formerly home to Frames Unlimited – will feature a completely redesigned commercial space on the ground floor and a pair of highly efficient, one bedroom apartments on the second floor.
According to Code Enforcement Officer Jason Lawrence, the structure was completely gutted in the spring of 2010, following the city’s successful application for Restore New York funding. Renovations, which began that summer, are running right on schedule, he added.
“We’re looking at the end of June and there have been no overages, everything is on target and on budget,” said Lawrence. “This is just one more older building that was in need of some attention and it’s definitely getting quite the facelift. It’s going to be a very nice property and I think it’s going to be a great asset for the downtown district.”
Once finished, the structure will feature the same energy efficient appliances and heating and cooling systems as the three Restore New York residential properties – located on Grove Avenue and Fair and Waite Streets – completed last year, added Lawrence. Depending on Mother Nature’s cooperation, Lawrence said the building’s new siding should be up within the next week.
Mayor Joe Maiurano said the restoration of historic structures such as 24 East Main is “always a plus,” and he’s excited to see it back on the tax rolls. While it’s hard to say just how much tax revenue the property will bring in per year – as it hasn’t been assessed yet – Director of Finance William Roberts said he expected it to contribute a meaningful amount.
Planning and Community Development Specialist Todd Dreyer said a contract between the city and Hayes Office Products for the purchase of the property is currently pending, although just what, exactly, the commercial space would be used for remains up in the air.
“Ultimately, this is an investment property for us,” stated Hayes Office Products President Chris Hayes. “Every day, we’re making some progress and it looks like things are lining up nicely for us to take ownership.”
Restore New York provides successful applicants with financial assistance for the revitalization of commercial and residential properties, and encourages community development and neighborhood growth through the elimination and redevelopment of blighted structures, according to www.empire.state.ny.us.
The approximately $230,000 project was made possible through a third round of Restore New York grant money – totaling $200,000 – with the city contributing the remaining $30,000. The vacant, 3,850 square foot structure – formerly home to Frames Unlimited – will feature a completely redesigned commercial space on the ground floor and a pair of highly efficient, one bedroom apartments on the second floor.
According to Code Enforcement Officer Jason Lawrence, the structure was completely gutted in the spring of 2010, following the city’s successful application for Restore New York funding. Renovations, which began that summer, are running right on schedule, he added.
“We’re looking at the end of June and there have been no overages, everything is on target and on budget,” said Lawrence. “This is just one more older building that was in need of some attention and it’s definitely getting quite the facelift. It’s going to be a very nice property and I think it’s going to be a great asset for the downtown district.”
Once finished, the structure will feature the same energy efficient appliances and heating and cooling systems as the three Restore New York residential properties – located on Grove Avenue and Fair and Waite Streets – completed last year, added Lawrence. Depending on Mother Nature’s cooperation, Lawrence said the building’s new siding should be up within the next week.
Mayor Joe Maiurano said the restoration of historic structures such as 24 East Main is “always a plus,” and he’s excited to see it back on the tax rolls. While it’s hard to say just how much tax revenue the property will bring in per year – as it hasn’t been assessed yet – Director of Finance William Roberts said he expected it to contribute a meaningful amount.
Planning and Community Development Specialist Todd Dreyer said a contract between the city and Hayes Office Products for the purchase of the property is currently pending, although just what, exactly, the commercial space would be used for remains up in the air.
“Ultimately, this is an investment property for us,” stated Hayes Office Products President Chris Hayes. “Every day, we’re making some progress and it looks like things are lining up nicely for us to take ownership.”
Restore New York provides successful applicants with financial assistance for the revitalization of commercial and residential properties, and encourages community development and neighborhood growth through the elimination and redevelopment of blighted structures, according to www.empire.state.ny.us.
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