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The Foster
508 State St,
Schenectady,
NY
12305
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Highlights
- Premier Transit Location
- Walk-In Closets
About The Foster
The Foster Building, built in 1907, was originally a fashionable hotel that catered to high profile guests that visited the City as General Electric flourished. Just two doors down, the Schenectady Railway Building was the bustling hub of an elevated trolley system that operated from 1913 through the 1930's. These and two connecting buildings make up the four buildings of the Foster Complex. After years of neglect and many layers of ill fated urban renewal, the buildings had fallen into disrepair, and we almost completely vacant other than a family of pigeons. After a $4 million investment from Sequence Development, and partners at Metroplex, Capital Bank, National Grid and the National Park Service and State Historic Preservation Office's Historic Tax Credit Program, the buildings have been completely re-imagined into 21 apartments, 2 restaurants, a make-up studio, spa and 6000 sq ft of dramatic office space. The Facade of the Railway Building was completely removed, replaced with a modern interpretation of the original glass arched three story window the building once proudly wore. The Hotel Foster Building got a careful and intricate restoration of its delicate terra cotta facade, festooned with flowers and fruits. Each apartment at The Foster has been carefully thought out and designed with an artistic aesthetic marrying the buildings' unique historic details with modern finishes and fixtures. Choose from one, two and three bedrooms, with views of bustling State Street, the mountains, and iconic GE sign. Each apartment has hardwood flooring or restored terrazzo floors, stainless steel appliances, washers and dryers, ample closet space, subway and penny tile, soaking tubs and video intercom system.
The Foster is an apartment community located in Schenectady County and the 12305 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Schenectady City School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- dining and kitchen
- elevated library area
- garden style
- incredible natural light
- large open concept living
- large walk-in pantry
- separate entrance off of courtyard
- skylight
- two walk-in closets
- walk-in closet
Community Amenities
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Walk-In Closets
Kitchen
Pantry
Skylights
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Skylights
- Walk-In Closets
508 State St,
Schenectady,
NY
12305
Seward Place is an urban neighborhood adjacent to Downtown Schenectady. Proximity to this buzzing downtown district provides residents with easy access to local restaurants, bars, breweries, and shops. Local attractions include Proctors Theatre, Bow Tie Cinemas, and Schenectady City Hall. Union College sits nearby, making Seward Place a great neighborhood for students, faculty, and staff. Because of its central location in the heart of the city, there’s a wide variety of housing. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes in the area range from affordable to luxury, so there’s something for everyone. Seward Place sits just a few miles off Mohawk River, where you’ll find riverside parks and jogging and biking trails.
Learn more about living in Seward Place
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Seward Place | Schenectady, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $948 | $1,039 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,336 | $1,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,639 | $1,518 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,713 | $2,003 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 9.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 12.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 13.2 mi |
The Foster is within 4 minutes or 1.1 miles from Union College. It is also near Excelsior College and SUNY Albany, Uptown Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
424 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
351 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
322 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
569 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,883 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
23 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
123 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
153 Students
Nearby
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Walkability Near The Foster
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
68
/ 100
Traffic
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508 State St
Schenectady, NY 12305