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Growth in rental rates slowed as vacancies rose in 2025 across the Greater Rochester metro area. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Feb 17, 2026

Multifamily rental rate growth slows in Rochester as vacancies rise

Rochester rents rose just 0.5% in 2025 as vacancy climbed to 6.6%, shifting the apartment market from landlord-friendly to balanced, Realtor.com says.

Home Leasing transforms downtown Rochester ‘abomination’ into Harper’s Corner
Feb 11, 2026

Home Leasing transforms downtown Rochester ‘abomination’ into Harper’s Corner

Once called an eyesore, a key downtown Rochester corner has been reborn as Harper’s Corner, a $13M mixed-use project with workforce housing.

Commercial real estate experts: ‘Planning is key’ in today’s market
Feb 5, 2026

Nixon Peabody selects new managing partner for Rochester office

Nixon Peabody LLP has promoted an attorney to be the new managing partner of the firm’s Rochester office.

Local and state officials celebrated the christening of Alta Vista, a new residential community in downtown Rochester featuring 76 affordable and supportive residential units. (Photo provided by the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul)
Feb 5, 2026

IADC’s Alta Vista project brings more housing to downtown Rochester

Alta Vista, a $35 million project by the Ibero-American Development Corp., brings 76 affordable and supportive housing units to downtown Rochester.

Investing in the future vector illustration. Flat line design concept for smart investment, finance and banking, commercial real estate, strategic management, financial analysis and planning template (Depositphotos)
Feb 4, 2026

Higher equity reshapes Rochester’s commercial real estate deals

Rochester lenders say higher equity, rising rates and debt-service rules are reshaping commercial real estate financing across asset classes in 2026.

Multifamily, industrial and warehouse lead early 2026 lending activity across Rochester. (Photo by Depositphotos)
Feb 3, 2026

Rochester CRE lending rebounds in multifamily, industrial

Rochester lenders report strong 2026 momentum in multifamily, industrial, medical and mixed-use, while office stabilizes and interest rates ease.

Developer Angelo Ingrassia has new plans to revamp transform the former site of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School at 1100 South Goodman St. into a residential community. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jan 22, 2026

COMIDA approves incentives for housing on former Colgate Divinity campus

Monroe County approved $9.1 million in tax abatements for redevelopment of the former Colgate Divinity campus into 136 rental units.

illustration showing seniors considering housing options (Depositphotos)
Jan 21, 2026

Rochester senior living leaders see opportunity in 2026

Rochester senior living leaders outline workforce, housing and dementia care challenges, as well as new opportunities for aging services.

Maryland-based firm pays $46.2M for Rochester apartments
Jan 20, 2026

Maryland-based firm pays $46.2M for Rochester apartments

Maryland-based CAPREIT has purchased the 504-unit Rochester Highlands affordable housing complex for $46.2 million in Rochester.

Developer Angelo Ingrassia has new plans to revamp transform the former site of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School at 1100 South Goodman St. into a residential community. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jan 7, 2026

Ingrassia revives Colgate Rochester Divinity housing proposal

Developer Angelo Ingrassia intends to move forward with a $46.28 million proposal to redevelop the former Colgate Divinity campus into a 136-unit housing community.

Finger Lakes wins $42.6M in state funding for housing, infrastructure and food hub projects
Dec 31, 2025

Finger Lakes wins $42.6M in state funding for housing, infrastructure and food hub projects

The Finger Lakes region secured $42.6 million through New York’s 2025 Regional Economic Development Council initiative to support housing, infrastructure and food hub projects across nine counties.

Rochester-based USC Builds is a development partner on SouthWorks in Ithaca, a $600 million mixed-used project that recently was awarded $38 million in ACHIEVE funding from New York State. (Rendering provided by USC Builds)
Dec 30, 2025

USC Builds project in Ithaca receives $38M in NY funding

New York State awarded $38 million to SouthWorks, a $600 million project in Ithaca where Rochester-based USC Builds is a development partner.