50 Prince Apartments
Stern’s conversion of the former Red Cross offices at 50 Prince Street into 27 apartments is nearing completion with move-ins starting in early August. Of the 27 units, 26 are one bedrooms ranging from 589-1033sf. The remaining unit, a two bedroom, is 1469sf and has a large, private outdoor space.
The 50,000sf project was managed by LeFrois with architecture by Pardi Partnership Architects. The eastern portion of the building has been left commercial, while a 3,500sf space for a future commercial tenant has been added to the renovated western section. As part of the conversion, the building received a contemporary paint job, softening its original style. The eclectic windows have been kept, though, making for light filled apartments with unique views.
Like a number of recent buildings, the apartments are keyless. Additionally there will be a fitness room, a laundry room, and a lounge for residents. Heating, cooling, and wifi are included in rents, while other utilities are separately metered.
Having previously built the Carnegie and numerous projects at Village Gate before 50 Prince, Stern’s next venture will be converting 65 College Ave next door to an additional 20 one bedroom units.
Looking southeast over the new apartments at 50 Prince St. toward the Memorial Art Gallery. The small 3 story building in the middle of the frame, 65 College Avenue, will be Stern’s next apartment conversion.
The bare 3500sf commercial space on the first floor at the corner of College Ave. and the building’s parking lot.
A modern light fixture adorns the building’s lobby.
The shared laundry facility. There will also be a fitness room, but it was not yet completed at publication.
The kitchen in one of the first floor units. All 27 apartments have a modern industrial look with exposed mechanicals and a mix of hanging and track lights.
The matching bathroom. Every unit has a glass doored, walk-in shower.
The alternately styled kitchen. Units with this kitchen have a bathroom and widow sills keyed to match.
Looking out the windows of a north facing unit toward the RBTL. Matching roll blinds are included on all the windows in the building.
The south facing view towards the former Eastman Hall.
The view of downtown from a third story apartment. School of the Arts is in the foreground.
A first floor unit’s private patio. The elevation above the street creates a buffer for the outdoor space.
A peek inside the construction of the patios.
Looking southeast at the building from corner of Prince and College.
A view of the building from directly overhead. The single story portion to the east (left) remains offices and distribution for Meals on Wheels.
50 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607