A little update

Things are going slow but steady with the properties that we are currently working on. We've submitted plans to renovate the facade of two of our building and are waiting for the architectural review board to give the OK so we can move forward with exterior work. The interior renovation of the commercial space at 15 Liberty is on hold while we wait to start work on the facade. On the bright side we have gotten approval for painting the outside of 15 Liberty once the facade is done. We're staying within a historically appropriate paint palate which works out great as we actually love greys, teals and blues. If you are looking for historic paint palates we suggest Sherwin-William's, we went to one of their stores in Brooklyn and went a little crazy with the paint samples.

We're pleased to be mentioned in Newburgh Restoration's article about the southern section of Liberty Street. You can read the article here. It goes into detail about the developers working on the school that is across the street from 2 Liberty. It would be great if we got our projects completed around the same time. Rumor has it that something really cool might end up in the commercial space (and backyard) of 2 Liberty. 

Newburgh Eats: Part 1

In an effort to showcase some of the delicious dining options Newburgh has to offer we've decided to feature some of the eateries we visit when we're taking a break from reno-ing. There are a bunch of places to choose from so this will be an ongoing series, luckily, that means that we get to keep sampling all the good eats the city has to offer!

Rueben sandwich at Ms. Fairfax 

Ms. Fairfax on Liberty St. has the most amazing corned beef Rueben sandwich, make sure not to miss out on and their crêpes too! The owners and staff are super friendly and the outdoor seating is ideal for people watching in the summer time. 

Pulled Pork Nachos and the Barnyard Blast Burger at The Wherehouse

Good vibes and good food abound at The Wherehouse on the corner of Liberty St. and Ann St.  Check out their menu for a huge selection of food and beers. You should definitely check this place out next time you're in Newburgh, they often have live music and host the annual Psychedelic Zombie BBQ!

Chocolate Chip Cookie from 2 Alices

2 Alices Coffee Lounge is a must visit if only to get one of their addicting chocolate chip cookies. They've got coffee, pastries and other small bites on offer in their spacious lounge on Broadway. It's a great space to grab your caffeine fix and catch up on emails or read the paper.  It is also right around the corner from Safe Harbor's new outdoor performance space that is currently being constructed. 

We hope you'll get to visit these spots when you're in town, make sure to let us know if you do and what you tried. Stay tuned for more Newburgh Eats posts as we eat our way around the city!

Renovating in Historic Newburgh

Newburgh has a large historic district that includes many buildings that have architectural significance. The different architectural styles that can be seen in Newburgh's East End Historic District include Italianate, Greek Revival and Victorian among others. When renovating a property in Newburgh special consideration must be given if it falls within the historic district. Our current project is a property within the historic district so we've gathered some information that has helped us.

The city website is a great resource as it contains information about purchasing, renovating and project funding. The East End Historic District came about because buildings in Newburgh were being torn down without consideration to their historical significance thus the focus is on repairing buildings not replacing them. The guidelines for restoration discusses what is historically appropriate "to  enhance the prospect of preserving the significant architectural and cultural assets of the East End Historic District for the betterment of the City and well-being of its residents." Luckily there is a grant that commercial property owners can apply for if they happen to be repairing the facade of their storefront. Sodacova is hoping to receive this grant so we can make our building look as good as some of the other storefronts that have been recently renovated on Liberty Street. 

While having guidelines to follow can sometimes mean more work it also means that we are helping preserve what makes Newburgh so special.

Welcome!

Welcome to our blog! Here we will be sharing our experiences investing in and developing properties in Newburgh, progress reports on our projects and of course our food adventures (we have a serious addiction to the chocolate chips cookies at 2 Alices). 

Thanks for checking us out! 

-The Team at SodaCova Group