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Property owners in the Greater Rochester metro area pay the highest "effective" tax rate in the country, according to a recent analysis. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Apr 13, 2026

Think Rochester property taxes are high? You’re right: Study finds them highest in US

The Greater Rochester area leads U.S. metros over one million residents with the highest effective property tax rate, highlighting affordability challenges.

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.

seniors lined up in front of light blue wall by Depositphotos
Apr 9, 2026

Aging Boomers mean rising demand, evolving expectations in Rochester senior living

St. John’s in Rochester reports high occupancy and growing demand for larger units as baby boomers reshape senior living expectations.

Senior citizens laughing together by Depositphotos
Apr 7, 2026

St. John’s in Rochester addresses culture in senior living | Viewpoint

Commentary: Morgan Brownyard of St. John’s in Rochester emphasizes culture over cost in senior living to create a true sense of home and community.

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.

(File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Mar 19, 2026

Apartment rates rise in Rochester, dip nationally, study shows

Rochester apartment rents increased 1.5% in February to $1,334, while national median rents fell 1.7%, according to Realtor.com's rental report.

A rendering of one of the apartment buildings proposed for Delphi Housing Development, a 300-unit community along West Henrietta Road and Erie Station Road. (Rendering from application submitted to the town of Henrietta/created by James Fahy Design Associates)
Mar 18, 2026

Henrietta approves site plan for 300-unit apartment project

Henrietta planning board approved the site plan for the 300-unit Delphi Housing Development, a multifamily apartment project in West Henrietta.

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Mar 17, 2026

Townhomes proposed for vacant Rochester East End parcel

Affordable townhomes are proposed for 125 Charlotte St in Rochester's East End, with 11 units including accessible ground-floor ADUs.

Willowbrook transforming from office park to ‘neighborhood’
Mar 11, 2026

Willowbrook transforming from office park to ‘neighborhood’

Willowbrook Office Park in Perinton is being redeveloped into The Place at Willowbrook, a mixed-use neighborhood with offices, apartments and amenities.

A rendering of a renovated Los Flamboyanes apartment community in Rochester. (Rendering from documents provided to Rochester City Council in 2025)
Mar 5, 2026

Rochester apartment owner must compensate tenants who were forced to move

Families that were forced to move from a Rochester affordable housing community as part of renovation efforts will receive compensation.

Construction worker (Depositphotos)
Feb 24, 2026

Rochester CRE outlook for 2026 highlights labor, electrification challenges

Rochester's real estate and construction sectors show steady growth in 2026, facing labor shortages and New York's electrification mandates as key challenges.

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.