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As a Neighborhood Preservation Company, and in accordance with our Mission
Statement, Hudson River Housing has worked in the City of Poughkeepsie
to eliminate blighted buildings, create affordable rental housing and
to increase the homeownership rate, thereby improving the quality of life
for all residents of the neighborhood. Our ongoing revitalization efforts
have included the following projects.
Anchor Based Neighborhood Revitalization (ABNR)
Garden Street Revitalization Project Phases I and II
Harlow Row
Housing Horizons
305-307 Mill Street
313 Mill Street
Smith Street Townhomes
Ten Home Initiative
Scattered Site Rental Rehab
HRH Service Area
Anchor Based Neighborhood Revitalization (ABNR)
Hudson River Housing is a sponsor of Anchor Based Neighborhood Revitalization,
a revitalization strategy for the three block area surrounding the Garden
Street project. Our building conditions survey made clear that the area
had more than its share of blight, yet it was surrounded by large, anchor
type institutions with the potential to contribute to neighborhood restoration.
ABNR continues to support initiatives in this area.
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Garden Street Revitalization Project Phases I and II
In 1996, we conceived the Garden Street Revitalization Project, a two-phase
comprehensive plan to restore Poughkeepsie's worst residential block.
Phase I, in partnership with Ken Kearney, has been substantially completed,
creating 25 rental units and a commercial store. Today, we are happy to
report that 25 new families are living on Garden Street.
Phase II, the rehabilitation of the Queen Row structures in the middle
of Garden Street, is completed, creating seven, two-family homeownership
units. The Garden Street Revitalization Project is a sterling example
of partnership at all levels and would not have been possible without
the strong leadership, cooperation, funding and the donation of property
provided by the City of Poughkeepsie.
Garden Street Project Page
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Harlow Row
In 1997, HRH was the sole respondent to the City of Poughkeepsie's Request
for Proposals for the re-development of Harlow Row. Long vacant and abandoned,
Harlow Row is a crown jewel among city architecture. It was built in 1874
by architect and former mayor, William Harlow. Hudson River Housing has
created eight rental units and a first floor commercial presence to restore
this national historic landmark. We are now in the process of building
on the City's investment in Soldiers Fountain and expanding upon the restoration
of the southern gateway to the City of Poughkeepsie.
Harlow Row Project Page
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Housing Horizons
In 1995, we partnered with the Regan Development Corporation and with
the City of Poughkeepsie to build ten, two-family homes on scattered,
vacant lots in the City. Each home was sold to a first time homebuyer
and with the rental income, the average net price to own these homes is
around $540 per month.
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305-307 Mill Street
Soon after Riven Haven became part of HRH, we were able to secure the
funding needed to acquire and
renovate 305-307 Mill Street. Rehabilitation of this classic building
located just a few doors from HRH's
administrative offices was completed in 2003. River Haven's clients have
safe attractive housing and a classic
Victorian building continues to grace our neighborhood.
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313 Mill Street
In 2000 we purchased 313 Mill Street, an abandoned office building,
to serve as our administrative offices. Obtaining this site allowed us
to relocate to the City of Poughkeepsie where so much of our activity
occurs.
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Smith Street Townhomes
In 1991, HRH built two side-by-side townhomes on a vacant parcel on
Smith Street in the City of Poughkeepsie. These homes were sold to first
time homebuyers for $42,000 each. This demonstration project was remarkable
for the "pride in homeownership" displayed by the owners, evidenced
by the landscaping, decking, fencing and other amenities they added to
their new homes by themselves.
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Ten Home Initiative
HRH's Ten Home Initiative is a project to restore up to 10, one and
two family abandoned houses for homeownership. This project received the
full support of the Poughkeepsie Common Council in a resolution to transfer
up to ten city owned properties. In 1997 we began work on our Ten Home
Initiative project by taking over and rehabilitating a house on North
White Street. HRH has also restored and resold at below market prices
three single-family homes at 134, 145 and 149 Mansion Street. In 2004,
the last of these homes in the initiative will be sold; 142 Mansion Street
and 91 North Hamilton.
Ten Home Project Page
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Scattered Site Rental Rehab
Scattered Site Rental Rehab involves substantial rehabilitation of several
properties and new construction to create 30 rental units.
Scattered Site Rental Rehab Page
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HRH Service Area
We provide homeless services for all of Dutchess County. Our historic
preservation focus is primarily within
the City of Poughkeepsie. HRH has a few areas of operation in neighboring
counties.
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