We’re proud to share the journey of the Olbiston Apartments in Utica, NY, where Smith & Henzy served as consultant. This historic building, originally constructed in 1898, has been beautifully restored by Liberty Affordable Housing Inc., blending its historic charm with modern amenities. The Olbiston Apartments were built on the site of the former Genesee Flats Apartments, which opened in 1892 as Utica’s largest and most lavish apartment building. A massive fire in 1896 destroyed the Genesee Flats, and The Olbiston was built in its place, offering 100 units across 5 stories with a 2-story rise in the center. At the time, it was the largest and only apartment building of its kind from Utica to Buffalo. Liberty Affordable Housing Inc. acquired the Olbiston in December 2021 and, together with key partners like us, has spent the last two years preserving its historic features while updating it for modern living. The Olbiston is set to open this summer with new Studio, 1, and 2-bedroom units, professionally managed by CRM Rental Management, Inc. A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible development team members who made this possible: Charles A Gaetano Construction Corp New York State Homes & Community Renewal NBT Bank City of Utica Bank of America Pike Construction Services Together, we've revitalized a piece of Utica's history! #HistoricRestoration #AffordableHousing #OlbistonApartments
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