
Scott Lepman doesn’t have an estimate of how long it will take to refurbish the old St. Francis Hotel at Ferry Street and First Avenue in downtown Albany. But he, his brother Spencer and their construction crew are about to start.
Tags: Albany downtown, Albany Revitalization Agency, historic restoration, Lepman, Opera House, St. Francis
Landmarks OK’s three downtown renovations
Plans to renovate or restore three downtown landmarks — well, two landmarks and one other building — can go ahead now that the Albany Landmarks Commission has given its approval.
Tags: 401 Second, Albany Landmarks, downtown, old city hall., old post office, restorations, St. Francis