22-03-2025
Port Henry building renovated into commercial and residential hub
PORT HENRY — The former Fashion Corner building that's sat vacant in Port Henry for years has been renovated into four apartments and two commercial spaces.
The work at 4325 Main St. was done by the Badichi Group, a New York City real-estate company owned by Yaron Badichi.
'Completing the 4325 Main Street Project has been an incredibly rewarding journey,' Badichi said in a statement.
'It required creativity, dedication, and strong collaboration to bring this vision to life. We are excited to provide high-quality living spaces and business opportunities in the heart of Port Henry. I invite community members, local businesses, and organizations to join us in celebrating this milestone.'
A WELL-NEEDED CLEANUP
A public open house and dedication will be held from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3 at the site. The dedication is at 4:30 p.m.
The building will also feature a coin-operated laundry for residents.
Moriah Town Supervisor Matthew Brassard said Port Henry's Main Street will be enhanced by the project.
'It's a well-needed cleanup of the property,' he told the Press-Republican.
'I couldn't believe I was standing in the same place I stood in three years ago with our codes officer and we wanted to shut the place down.'
There were rundown apartments in the building at the time, with neighbors alleging illegal activities, but that's all changed since Badichi bought the building, Brassard said.
'It could be workforce housing (now),' Brassard said.
'He already has a couple tenants.'
'A HUGE BENEFIT'
The 4325 Main Street Project was awarded a National Grid Main Street/Commercial District Revitalization Grant as part of its Community and Economic Development Program. The program assists communities in realizing goals and promotes Smart Growth investment in downtown business districts and commercial corridors.
'It's a huge benefit to the revitalization of Main Street,' Brassard said.
'I thank him (Badichi) for coming into town.'
National Grid Regional Executive Kimberly Ireland said National Grid has partnered with local businesses and developers to provide more than $154 million in assistance to communities.
'This project in Port Henry is an example of how to revitalize rural downtowns by using older structures for new, mixed-use facilities,' she said in a release.
'It is a wonderful opportunity to bring some of that support here to the Adirondacks.'
Besides National Grid, Badichi has collaborated with the Town of Moriah and Moriah and Ticonderoga Chambers of Commerce on the project.
'Investing in this community has been a privilege, and we look forward to future opportunities in the Adirondacks,' Badichi said.
Brassard said he had some thoughts on possible commercial tenants.
'The downstairs (commercial) space was redone with new fixtures, new paint. It was very needed. A meat market would be fantastic there.'
