May 1, 2025
Update:
WEST WEBSTER HAMLET REVITALIZATION EFFORTS Town of Webster, NY Department of Community Development
West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Study Area Map
▪ Status Update: ▪ 600 Ridge Road (former
furniture stripper bldg.) ▪ 602 Ridge Road ▪ 598 Ridge Road
▪ Next Steps / Q & A / Board
Discussion
600 RIDGE ROAD SOLICITATION: OCTOBER 2024 & FEBRUARY 2025 ▪ Town of Webster sought
potential partners in the redevelopment/rehabilitation of 600 Ridge Road through: ▪ Formal solicitation to developers ▪ Media coverage ▪ Social Media / Website / e-mail
blasts
▪ Result: ▪ Underwhelming response from
development community
▪ No viable redevelopment
proposals submitted
▪ Condition of building and size of
site makes for difficult investment proposition
West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Project 2024 RESTORE NY PROGRAM ROUND 9 REQUEST SUMMARY Site 1: Owner – Town of Webster 600 Ridge Road SBL – 78.20-1-11 Status: Abandoned, Contaminated Proposed Action: Demo/Remediation Anticipated Cost: $275,000 (est.) • $150,000 – Demo, Site, Utilities, Abatement • $50,000 – Soft Costs, Investigations • $75,000 – Contingencies Restore NY Request: $250,000
Site 2: Owner – Louis Buddy Inc 602 Ridge Road SBL – 78.20-1-16 Status: Vacant Proposed Action: Rehabilitation Anticipated Cost: $2,275,000 (est.) • $1,250,000 – Building Rehabilitation • $530,000 – Demo, Site, Abatement • $220,000 – Soft Costs, Investigations • $275,000 – Contingencies Restore NY Request: $700,000
Submitted 12/13/24. As of April 29th, 2025, award announcements have not yet occurred
TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT (TBA) GRANT West WebsterTESTING Hamlet Revitalization Project ENVIRONMENTAL Site 1: Owner – Town of Webster 600 Ridge Road SBL – 78.20-1-11 Status: Abandoned, Contaminated Proposed Action: Demo/Remediation
• helps municipalities minimize the uncertainties of contamination associated with brownfield sites. Eligible activities: • site assessments and sampling activities to identify types and concentrations of contaminants.
• $50k-$100k Update: Town recently notified that remaining environmental testing will be funded through this grant program
598 RIDGE ROAD ▪ West Webster Fire Dept. responded to a 911 call
regarding a suspicious odor on 9/1/24.
▪ Several interior health/safety violations were
identified including, but not limited to:
▪ Electrical / fire hazards throughout building ▪ Exposed wiring ▪ Open junction boxes
▪ Heating appliance violation(s) ▪ Floor joist in basement being held up by a 2” x 4”
▪ Structure deemed to be in unsafe condition;
posted not to be occupied
▪ Out of state owner notified of violations in
September; no progress made as of May 1, 2025
CURRENT STATUS / NEXT STEPS ▪ 600 Ridge Road: ▪ Solicit bids for demolition / Identify potential funding
sources ▪ Schedule & Execute demolition ▪ Complete Environmental Testing via TBA Grant funding ▪ 602 Ridge Road:
▪ Currently listed for sale ▪ Awaiting results of Restore NY grant awards ▪ Interested buyers express hesitation to invest until fate of
600 Ridge Road is known
▪ 598 Ridge Road ▪ Continued code enforcement efforts to resolve health &
safety violations ▪ Potential for Town to pursue emergency abatement of dangerous conditions if owner does not take prompt action
QUESTIONS / COMMENTS?
▪ To stay informed on West Webster Hamlet
Revitalization progress, visit: https://www.websterny.gov/611/West-Webster-Hamlet