Mayor Robert M. Palmieri Announces New Affordable Housing Development for the West Utica Neighborhood

UTICA—Mayor Robert M. Palmieri and Gillian Conde, Vice President of Rochester-based DePaul Properties, announced the development of a new housing project that will result in the construction of sixty-six (66) new units of affordable housing in west Utica 

Located along the north side of Whitesboro Street between DeWitt and Saratoga Streets, the units will be divided between two separate structures, each of which will include a townhouse-style façade so as to fit into the context of the surrounding neighborhood.  The heights of the buildings will vary between two and three stories.  Apartments will be a mix of studio, one- and two-bedrooms.

Once constructed, the new housing units will be open to individuals and families that earn 60% of the area’s median income.  In the Herkimer and Oneida County area, an individual could earn at most $35,820 and be able to reside in these apartments, while a family of four could earn no more than $51,120.  Additionally, the project will concentrate on attracting the elderly population who are interested in aging in place and don’t want to leave west Utica.

The project is expected to cost roughly $18 million and will be the second housing project by DePaul in the City of Utica, the first being the Start Line Apartments on Dwyer Ave.

Utica Mayor Robert M. Palmieri said: “Gillian and DePaul have been great partners of my administration and the City of Utica. Housing continues to be one of our most pressing needs in the City of Utica and this is one more step to help provide safe, healthy homes for as many of our residents.”

DePaul Vice President Gillian Conde said: “As a native of Utica, I am thrilled to be able to announce the development of DePaul’s second project in my hometown.  This project will invest roughly $18 million into the Columbia Square neighborhood.  Its proximity to the new Wynn Hospital, Downtown and the many businesses along Oriskany Boulevard makes these units ideal for the many employees who work in those areas.”