BUNDLE 2: RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATES REVIVAL of 341 UNITS
The Troy Housing Authority (THA) has partnered with MDG Real Estate Partners LLC (MDG) as our co-developer partner to redevelop 52 residential and community facility buildings and 341 homes. According to Deborah Witkowski (Troy Housing Authority Executive Director), “together the Troy Portfolio Preservation Bundle 2 represents the transformation and preservation of four important THA communities: Bundle 2 – Corliss Park, Catherine M. Sweeney, Grand Street and Margaret W. Phelan Apartments.” A ribbon cutting was held in September 2026 to celebrate the completion of a $152 million investment into these properties. The massive project includes three playgrounds, 20 mobility-accessible units and 8 audio-visual accessible units.
Photo Credit: Linda Pedroso Photography
Photo Credit: Linda Pedroso Photography
Photo Credit: Linda Pedroso Photography
The Troy Housing Authority is proud to have partnered with MDG Real Estate Partners, MDG Design and Construction, HUD, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, New York State Housing Finance Agency, J.P. Morgan Chase, PNC Bank and many others to fund improvements. Improvements include building façade repairs, new roofs, new windows, new doors, new water distribution and sewer lines, new garbage enclosures, new energy efficient HVAC systems, new front and exterior LED lighting, fully renovated kitchens including new cabinets, stone countertops, stainless steel energy efficient appliances, new flooring, new bathrooms, living room ceiling fans, repaired sidewalks, enhanced landscaping, new lighting and camera security measures, new mailbox and bus shelter structures, outdoor amenities including three playgrounds, parking area repairs and much more.
“We want housing that residents are proud to call home and communities where children have a place to play” says Troy Housing Authority Executive Director Deborah Witkowski at the September Bundle 2 ribbon cutting.
Corliss Park Apartments is the only family development of the Troy Housing Authority located in the Lansingburgh School District. The site consists of 184 townhome style apartments, a recently expanded community learning center and a maintenance facility. The site is at the terminus point for a major Capital District Transportation Authority bus route that runs from the northern to southern ends of the City of Troy.
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Catherine M. Sweeney Apartments is the smallest family development of the Troy Housing Authority but has the most character. The site has an amazing landscape, color pallet and consists of 24 townhome style apartments with a maintenance garage. The site is at the midpoint of a major Capital District Transportation Authority bus route from the northern to southern ends of the City of Troy.
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Margaret W. Phelan Apartments is a family development of the Troy Housing Authority. The site consists of 89 townhome style apartments, a community center and a maintenance garage. While the site is several hilly blocks from a major Capital District Transportation Authority bus route it is located on a picturesque hill just a few blocks from a large City of Troy recreation facility (Geer Field).
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Grand Street Apartments is a family development of the Troy Housing Authority located in the downtown business district. The site is unique because it consists of historic buildings that were renovated to become affordable housing. The site consists of 42 townhome style apartments, a maintenance area and parking lot. The site is two short blocks from the hub of the CDTA Troy bus routes.
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BUNDLE 2: Playground Dedication Corliss Park
- Ezra has won over 50 medals since he began competing for the New York State Special Olympics & Special Olympic World Games in 1992.
- Ezra has been featured in local newspapers, The Troy Record & Times Union (2003).
- Ezra has been featured in the THA Neighborhoods, a quarterly publication/newsletter by the Troy Housing Authority.
- Ezra has been featured on the cover of a Wheaties Box (1998).
- Ezra travelled to Ireland and featured on an Irish Postage Stamp.
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BUNDLE 2: Resident Appreciation Events
2-day Resident Appreciation Event held at Margaret W. Phelan Apartments and Corliss Park Apartments was filled with smiles, games, music and more. Resident families who attended the events were able to partake in the fun festivities. Vendors were on hand to provide barbering, hair braiding and air brush services as well as food and ice cream. Children were gifted backpacks filled with school supplies.
Between both locations of the 2-day event:
800 meals distributed
300 ice cream treats
432 backpacks with school supplies
400 airbrushed t-shirts, hats and bags
200+ haircuts / hair braiding
Troy Portfolio Preservation Project – Troy Housing Authority, MDG
Photo Credit: Linda Pedroso Photography (www.lindapedroso.com)
Special thanks to the event planner Amy Hochberg (ahsolutionsllc.com)
Special Thanks to Mayor Carmella Mantello, Kevin Pryor from the City of Troy and Susan Steele from the Troy City Council
Photo Credit: Linda Pedroso Photography