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The Foster
204 Lafayette St,
Schenectady,
NY
12305
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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 attendance zone.
Unique Features
- incredible natural light
- dining and kitchen
- separate entrance off of courtyard
- skylight
- elevated library area
- large walk-in pantry
- garden style
- large open concept living
- two walk-in closets
- walk-in closet
Community Amenities
- 24 Hour Access
- On-Site Retail
- Lounge
- Walk-Up
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Tub/Shower
Tile Floors
- Tub/Shower
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Skylights
- Walk-In Closets
Location
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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.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 10.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 13.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 13.2 mi |
The Foster is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Union College. It is also near Excelsior College and SUNY Albany, Uptown Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
436 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
671 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,743 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
18 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
123 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
153 Students
Nearby
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204 Lafayette St
Schenectady, NY 12305