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| Mayor Byron Brown talks with Canisius President John J. Hurley outside of 231 Humboldt Parkway after a tour of the renovated house. |
The first two properties renovated as part of the Hamlin Park Initiative are ready for sale. Created by President John J. Hurley, the Hamlin Park Initiative is a housing program designed to return college-owned houses in the Hamlin Park neighborhood to owner-occupiers. Canisius will dedicate a total of eight houses, which were acquired years ago for student residences.
The college partnered with Belmont Housing Resources of Western New York to refurbish the homes. The college-owned homes will be renovated and sold to buyers who commit to be owner-occupiers for at least a 15-year period.
Renovations to the first two homes at 17 Glendale and 231 Humboldt Parkway included new roofs, gutters, windows, masonry repairs and paint, as well as interior upgrades to the electrical, lighting, plumbing and heating systems. The kitchens and bathrooms were also modernized.
All homes are expected to be renovated and sold within the next year to two years. The net proceeds from the initial sales, and all future sales, will provide the funding for subsequent renovations.
Submitted by: Office of Public Relations
