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Sen. Charles Schumer, pictured here during a visit to Rochester in September, is calling for Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner to renew an agreement to renovate zombie houses in Rochester. (File photo provided by Sen. Schumer's office)
Jun 5, 2025

Schumer urges renewal of HUD program that renovates zombie houses

Sen. Schumer urges HUD to renew a program that helps Rochester turn zombie homes into affordable housing for first-time buyers before it expires July 1.

Habitat for Humanity renovates two zombie homes
Jul 19, 2019

Habitat for Humanity renovates two zombie homes

Flower City Habitat for Humanity has completed two zombie house renovations as part of its Vacant and Abandoned Homes pilot program with the city of Rochester. The goal of the […]

Habitat for Humanity working with city to reduce zombie houses
May 25, 2018

Habitat for Humanity working with city to reduce zombie houses

Flower City Habitat for Humanity has launched an initiative aimed at eliminating Rochester’s growing zombie home issue. FCHH will team with the City of Rochester on its Vacant and Abandoned […]