TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Brad Lewis is the executive director of the Troy Community Land Bank, where he breathes new life into vacant buildings. He remembers growing up in the Collar City.
“I remember in high school, I was walking downtown with my Mom, and the exciting part for that was to go to maybe an antique store or two,” said Lewis. “The last 10, 15 years, Troy’s just had so much more life.”
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One of the properties, 836 River Street, will transform into three two-bedroom apartments. On the other side of the wall is 834 River Street, which the Land Bank finished with their last grant.
“We’re going to go all [new] wiring, all the plumbing, all new heating systems, new kitchens, new bathrooms, new flooring throughout,” said Lewis. “This one’s going to be a little more ambitious.”
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When 836 River Street is completed, it will be rented out by the Land Bank to qualifying renters. At the structure on 32 Glen Avenue, the foundation and lower wall needed to be repaired to stabilize the property…