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Developer outlines 193‑unit project for former Uncle Sam’s lot; board schedules hearing

Troy Planning Board · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Applicant presented a five‑story, 193‑unit development at 1525 4th Street and discussed parking, sewer connections, historic‑review comments and EV‑charging requirements; the board declared SEQR/"Seeker" status, sought HRC coordination and scheduled a public hearing for Feb. 17.

The planning board heard another public presentation for a large downtown proposal at 1525 4th Street, the site of the former Uncle Sam’s parking garage. The project team described a five‑story building with 193 residential units, 236 parking spaces (158 standard and 78 compact), indoor long‑term bike storage and outside short‑term racks along Fulton Street, plus second‑floor amenity areas including grills, pickleball courts and community gardens.

Bridal Mergome, the landscape architect for the applicant, told the board the applicant…

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