Apartments
“Each apartment is different,” Green said…there was no “cookie-cutter”
approach, primarily because of the building’s design. Building security was
evident. Green noted you can just walk in to the apartment side uninvited…and
there are camera’s “everywhere.” The residential floors have “areas of refuge.”
If a tenant is in distress, or there is an emergency, a resident can go to the
station and hit the ‘emergency button.’ The alert goes to Alfred Housing and if
it is after hours, the call goes to 911. The building features a community room
overlooking Main Street. The residential floors also have laundry facilities
and green stress that where possible, local vendors were used. In this case,
the project contracted with Brand Names Appliances to provide washers and
dryers and Lynch Paving handled blacktop and sidewalks. There is a total of
sixteen residential units, with a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments. Green
said three, one-bedroom apartments are still available. Amenities include free
wi-fi service and tenant only pay for electric; Water, sewer and trash costs
are included in the rent.
Commercial space available
There is commercial space available at 23 North. Green said
they have a 520 square feet space that is available for rent.
Parking
Tenants-only will be permitted to park at the rear of the
building and they will be issued parking permits. The village employees will
park in a separate space, signed and accessed from East State Street.
Village Offices
Friday was moving day for the village government. Predictably,
there was almost-controlled chaos between the Municipal Building and the new ‘digs.’
The new space is a little smaller than the Municipal Building, but workers on
scene said “all will be well.” On Friday, most of the action was focused of
getting the Village offices ready for the transition. Crews were busy hauling
in boxes of “stuff’ but the Village Board table, we have led to believe, will be
relocated with damage! Every move has challenges, but the village expects this
transition will have minimal impact. There is one important note to mention…if
you need to transact VILLAGE business, enter via Main Street…if you need Alfred
Housing or have a tenant issue…enter via the REAR of the building. (Follow the
signs, basically).
Remember
The only thing constant…is change.
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| An emergency station, in case a tenant is in trouble |
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| 23 North Community Room - a place to gather |
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| How wide are these halls??? |
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| The new Village Board meeting space |
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| Village employee parking and public parking - I didn't get a reserved spot... |
