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Neighbors and fire officials push back on dormitory expansion at 1987 15th Street; board tables project
Summary
An application to add 14 bedrooms to a converted property on 15th Street generated sustained public opposition and fire‑safety concerns; the board denied a waiver for a front‑yard dumpster and tabled the project to allow the applicant to address staff and safety issues.
The Troy Planning Board heard extensive public comment on a proposed addition at 1987 15th Street that would increase an existing converted building from 15 to 29 bedrooms.
Nick Costa, representing the applicant, described the proposed 14‑bedroom addition and said the site has infrastructure (water and sanitary) along 15th Street to support the extra demand. Board members and residents raised multiple…
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