$94 Million Binghamton Apartment Renovation Project Begins

Construction work is underway to modernize a troubled Binghamton apartment complex.

Vesta Corporation of Connecticut acquired the 256-unit Town and Country Apartments on the city's North Side last November.

All of the apartments in the complex near the Binghamton Plaza will be renovated in the $94 million project.

New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas discussed the Town and Country Apartments project on January 16, 2025. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Conditions at the Town and Country property have been allowed to deteriorate over the past several years.

In July 2019, city officials announced ambitious plans to make repairs and modernize the place. The Boston-based developer that was expected to take over the property did not pursue the project.

Some of the buildings at the Town and Country complex in Binghamton were boarded up on November 7, 2024. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Vesta is preparing to replace the flooring, windows and appliances in all of the apartments at the complex. New energy-efficient heating and air conditioning systems will be installed in each building.

Joshua Greenblatt, Vesta executive vice president, told WNBF News "a little less than half" of the apartments at Town and Country are currently occupied.

Greenblatt said contracts now are going through the buildings doing abatement work. Then they'll start renovating individual apartments. He expects the project will take about three years to complete.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: More on what's planned for the Town and Country Apartments on Binghamton's North Side.

Enter your number to get our free mobile app

Contact WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph: email bob@wnbf.com or call (607) 545-2250. For breaking news and updates on developing stories, follow @BinghamtonNow on Twitter.

25 True Crime Locations: What Do They Look Like Today?

Below, find out where 25 of the most infamous crimes in history took place — and what the locations are used for today. (If they've been left standing.)

Here are the top 25 hits of the ‘80s based on their overall popularity.

30 famous people you might not know were college athletes

Stacker dug deep to find 30 celebrities who were previously college athletes. There are musicians, politicians, actors, writers, and reality TV stars. For some, an athletic career was a real, promising possibility that ultimately faded away due to injury or an alternate calling. Others scrapped their way onto a team and simply played for fun and the love of the sport. Read on to find out if your favorite actor, singer, or politician once sported a university jersey.

Gallery Credit: Sophia Crisafulli