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Farash Place at 255 East Ave. in Rochester sold for $6.1 million. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jul 30, 2026

Farash Place sold to Rochester investment group

Farash Place in Rochester sold for $6.1 million to a local investment group, 255 East Ave Rochester LLC, highlighting confidence in East Avenue office space.

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Jul 30, 2026

Sydor Optics announces $32M expansion project at Rochester site

Sydor Optics is building a 100,000-square-foot facility in Rochester, adding up to 36 new jobs to meet increased customer demand.

A new 4,000-square-foot convenience and liquor store as well as fuel pumps are planned for 417-425 Monroe Ave. (Rendering from public documents submitted to the city of Rochester Planning Commission)
Jul 23, 2026

New gas station, retail facility planned for Monroe Ave. in Rochester

The owner of a Monroe Avenue gas stations seeks city approval to replace the existing property with a larger 4,000-square-foot convenience and liquor store in Rochester.

The Perinton Planning Board is scheduled to discuss a proposed townhome and apartment development just off Route 96 on Thornell Road. (Rendering from documents submitted to Perinton Planning Board)
Jul 22, 2026

Housing very closely linked to economic development, COMIDA believes

The County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA) believes housing is tied to economic growth, which is why housing projects are eligible for tax incentives.

A Long Island investor paid $3 million for a Pixley Road property that has been home to Burger King for 50 years. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jul 17, 2026

Fast food property in Gates sells for junior whopper of a price

A Burger King property in Gates sold for $3 million to Tudor Station Plaza LLC, marking a quick resale within five months.

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Jul 17, 2026

NAIOP rebrands to Commercial Real Estate Development Association

The Upstate New York chapter of NAIOP has rebranded to the Commercial Real Estate Development Association to better reflect its mission and advocacy efforts.

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Jul 17, 2026

RBJ presents the 2026 Real Estate Law Power List

We are pleased to present The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal’s Power List Law section, which includes the Real Estate Law Power List.

The lender that foreclosed on the Hungerford Building in Rochester is asking the court to order a sale of the property. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jul 16, 2026

Sale at auction would finalize foreclosure of Hungerford Building in Rochester

Elizon DB Transfer Agent LLC requested court approval to auction the Hungerford Building in Rochester to resolve foreclosure and recover $10.49 million owed.

A Long Island real estate investor paid $3.725 million for the outparcel at 795 Jefferson Road, home to Panera Bread. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jul 15, 2026

New owner pays $3.725M for Panera outparcel in Henrietta

A Long Island real estate investor has purchased the Jefferson Road home of a popular fast-casual restaurant in Henrietta.

A rendering of the proposed Hartwell Heights development in Perinton. (File rendering from the application submission to the town of Perinton Planning Board)
Jul 14, 2026

Developer seeks tax incentives from COMIDA for Perinton apartments

WDG2, LLC seeks $1.6 million in tax abatements from COMIDA for the $10.6 million Hartwell Heights apartment project in Perinton.

A conceptual plan for an apartment proposal for Fair Avenue in Henrietta. (Rendering from documents submitted to the town of Henrietta)
Jul 9, 2026

Developer seeks tax abatements for 55-plus apartment project

2695 Commercial LLC seeks nearly $3.2 million in tax abatements for a $24.5 million 55-plus apartment project in Henrietta to keep rents competitive.

Manufactured homes make up the neighborhood at Canalside Estates in Palmyra. (Photo provided by Cook Properties)
Jul 8, 2026

Cook Properties sees manufactured houses as viable homeownership option

Cook Properties is launching a pilot program in Rochester to deliver affordable manufactured homes priced around $170,000 as an alternative to traditional housing.