Hamilton Initiative LLC
Project Overview
The development at 18 Utica Street is a new mixed-use development providing a much-needed contemporary housing option and additional commercial space in the village core. The project will be built on an approximately one-acre site located mid-block between Utica Street and Madison Street. The building will be four stories. There will be 41 residential rental apartments with related amenities and services located on floors 2-4. On the first floor, there will be a lobby entry, retail, office, and commercial space, 37 parking spaces, and a small at-grade garage. There will be a new public courtyard on the east side of the building creating a pedestrian connection between Utica and Madison Street. The project is designed to add to the vitality and charm of the historic village.
Developer: Hamilton Initiative, LLC
Architect: Maurice Walters
Builder: Christa Construction
UTICA STREET ELEVATION
MADISON STREET ELEVATION
MADISON STREET COURTYARD
MADISON STREET COURTYARD
ARTIST RENDERINGS
Of residential & commercial space with 37 parking spaces onsite and a courtyard connecting Utica and Madison Street.
78000 SF
There will be 15 one-bedroom apartments for rent. These units range in size from approximately 745 - 1035 sq. ft. and are located on the second, third and fourth floors.
15 One BR
There will be 26 two-bedroom apartments. These units range in size from 1041 – 1515 sq. ft. and are located on the second, third and fourth floors.
26 Two BR
· 4,002 Office Space
· 1,288 Retail Space
· 2,893 Restaurant Space
+ dedicated outdoor seating
8183 SF
Below are some key facts and figures related to this 4-story mixed-use project.
BY THE NUMBERS
Construction Updates
Overview of the Construction Site
Christa Construction has a live webcam on the project. The project team is working closely with the Village of Hamilton, the NY Department of Transportation, and other key agencies.*
Winter 24-25 Work
The Hamilton Initiative works closely with tenants during construction. Information on neighboring businesses will be included regularly on this website providing updates to the community on any changes to hours, access, etc.
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The HUB has moved to its temporary home located at 8 Lebanon Street. They will occupy this space until construction is complete when they will move into the new building along with the Partnership for Community Development.
*As with any construction project all dates are also subject to change without notice.
The Hamilton Initiative is a limited liability corporation of which Colgate University is the sole member.
The Initiative was created over 20 years ago with the goal of purchasing and renovating a number of buildings and recruiting retail businesses adding to the economic vitality of the Village of Hamilton.
Since its inception, the Initiative has invested more than $30 million in Hamilton and owns ten key buildings including the Colgate Inn, Hamilton Theater, Colgate Bookstore, Palace Theater, 2 Broad Street, 10-14 Utica Street, 5 Madison Street, and 24 Utica Street.
In addition, the Initiative owns 18-22 Utica Street, the future site of the new mixed-use building which will house 41 apartments and additional retail, office and restaurant spaces enhancing our village core.
About The Hamilton Initiative
We serve ice cream year-round!
Nearly 20 different regular and vegan flavors! Stop in to shop for treats or have an ice cream cone and dream about the new shops and apartments.
Mon-Thur 11-6 Fri & Sat until 7
Sundays 12-5
Jennifer, Owner
Open All Winter!
Maxwells
Great Hand Crafted Beer
Check back soon for updates
Laura Mechling Jensen - Founder
Mark Jensen - Brewmaster
lauramechling@gmail.com
Coming New Year's 2025
Lower Lake Tap Room
We are open during all of construction
Delicious food all year long. Come visit us and watch the demolition and construction happen week by week. Walk on down - We are always here!
Monday, Wednesday - Sunday 11-8
Tuesday - closed
Yuan, Owner
Open
Main Moon
Local Shops - Fall 2024 Update
Open 7 Days a Week!
Monday - Wednesday
8a - 1p
Grab & Go Food Days
Thursday - Sunday
8a - 2p
Kitchen 8a - 1:30p
Full Menu
Dan & Dan, Founders & Owners
Open
FoJos
Meet Us at Moms!
Tues–Fri 4–11
Sat 12–11
Britty & Brendan, Founders & Owners
Open
MoMs
We are open!
315-824-0800 Phone / Fax
26 Utica Street
Hamilton, NY 13346
info@hamilton-realestate.com
Reg & Lorne Wilson, Owners
Licensed Real Estate Brokers
Open
Hamilton Village Real Estate
We love hearing from the community!
If you have questions or suggestions please let us know. We’ll respond within two business days.