Gerard Block Apartments
Hamilton Stern revived two vacant historical buildings in downtown Elmira, NY, reconstructing the properties to be structurally stable. The project involved brick restoration, new mechanical systems and utilities, and a combination of salvaged and historically accurate finishes. The final results included 28 affordable apartments, eight artist studios, and five commercial spaces.
Funding came through several sources, such as NYSHCR, Historical Tax Credits, Restore NY, and the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

Client
Arbor Housing and Development
Location
Elmira, NY
Project Completion Year
2020
Design Professional
Johnson-Schmidt
Total Sq. Footage
35,000
Project Duration
1 year