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Syracuse-based Erie Materials intends to demolish the condemned hotel property at 911 Brooks Ave. and build a new warehouse and showroom. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jun 3, 2026

Building materials firm has $18.7M plans for condemned Brooks Ave. hotel property

Erie Materials is seeking $1.7 million in tax incentives to demolish a condemned Brooks Avenue hotel and build a new warehouse and showroom in Rochester.

The former Hickey-Freeman building is reborn as Tailor Square and still features the Hickey-Freeman logo at the building's entrance. (Photo provided by Home Leasing)
May 22, 2026

Rochester’s Home Leasing selling housing portfolio, will cease operations

Home Leasing, which for 23 years has been dedicated to creating affordable housing communities across Rochester and beyond, is selling its real estate portfolio and will soon be dissolved.

The town of Henrietta intends to buy the Dome Arena complex, which includes Minett Hall, and create additional community, recreation and housing. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
May 21, 2026

Henrietta envisions Dome Arena property as a home to events, rec, housing

Henrietta aims to transform Dome Arena property into space for events, community recreation, and affordable housing with state grant support and developer partnership.

Rendering of the proposed boutique hotel at 759, 771 and 775 Park Ave. (File rendering created by Hanlon Architects/provided by developers)
May 19, 2026

Tax incentives approved for Park Ave hotel project in Rochester

County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency approved nearly $4.4 million in tax exemptions for a boutique hotel project on Park Avenue in Rochester.

The town of Henrietta intends to buy the Dome Arena for use as a community and recreation center. (File photo)
May 19, 2026

COMIDA action advances Henrietta’s plan to buy Dome Arena

COMIDA extends PILOT agreement through 2028 to aid Henrietta’s plan to buy Dome Arena for community and recreational use.

Rendering of the proposed boutique hotel at 759, 771 and 775 Park Ave. (File rendering created by Hanlon Architects/provided by developers)
May 15, 2026

City of Rochester backs incentives for boutique hotel on Park Ave.

The City of Rochester backed nearly $4.4 million in tax incentives for a $29.252 million boutique hotel project on Park Avenue by 759 Park Ave Partners, LLC.

Zack Harper intends to open a small grocery story in the space in Sibley Square once occupied DGX Grocery. (File photo/provided)
Apr 21, 2026

Small grocery planned for downtown Rochester

Zack Harper plans to open Aker Club, a small grocery store in downtown Rochester's Sibley Square, supported by a $28,169 sales tax exemption for a $500,000 renovation.

Paylocity seeks tax incentives for Pittsford expansion
Apr 14, 2026

Paylocity seeks tax incentives for Pittsford expansion

Paylocity plans a $5.7 million expansion in Pittsford, aiming to more than double its office space and increase local staff to 600 employees.

A $64.34 million renovation project is planned for Orchard Place, a 550-unit affordable housing community off English Road in Greece. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Apr 9, 2026

$64M renovation planned for 550-unit Greece affordable housing community

Lincoln Avenue Communities plans a $64.34 million renovation of the Orchard Place affordable housing community in Greece, including interior and exterior upgrades.

Phase 2 expansion of Orchard View senior living community in Greece will include the construction of a 140-unit apartment building. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzjia)
Mar 24, 2026

Senior preferences prompt developer’s shift from townhomes to apartments

Orchard View senior living in Greece plans more apartments and fewer townhomes in phase 2 due to increased demand from residents aged 55 and older.

Rochester area home under construction.
Feb 18, 2026

Counties say creation of housing will drive economic development

Ontario and Genesee counties create new housing-focused jobs to address workforce shortages and spur economic development across the region.

Downtown Rochester's Clinton Square building. (Photo provided by Riedman)
Feb 17, 2026

COMIDA backs Clinton Square conversion, Henrietta project

COMIDA approved tax incentives on the $42.6M Clinton Square apartment conversion and a new facility for a Henrietta commercial electrical contractor.