05/07/2026
A few weeks ago, we were honored at the New York State Historic Preservation Conference with an Excellence in Historic Building Rehabilitation for our work on the Huntington Apartments in Seneca Falls, New York. Preservation Studios provided the complete HPCA process (Part 1 through Part 3), including the National Register nomination. Most notable for the exterior transformation and helping to make the project financially feasible was an accurate reconstruction of the missing mansard rooftop floor.
This building was developed by Home Leasing in partnership with Eagle Star Housing through Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative. The Huntington Apartments feature 53 affordable apartments, including 27 with supportive services for veterans in need of housing.
Previously, this building had been the home to many businesses, including the National Yeast Company, the Iroquois Motor Car Company, a box company, and an auto dealership. This rehabilitation was supported by $24 million from public and private funding, including New York State Homes and Community Renewal's (HCR) and federal low-income housing tax credits, Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding, NYSERDA energy-efficient support, federal and state historic tax credits, and additional funding from the Community Preservation Corporation.
Award Photo credit of the 2026 New York State Historic Preservation Award from the Division for Historic Preservation
