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Petoff Garden Apartments I & II
HISTORY of FCCHC
Petoff Garden Apartments I
The Fulton County Community Heritage Corp. (FCCHC) began as a committee of the Fulton County Economic Development Corp. in the 1980's, and was incorporated as a separate, private, not-for-profit corporation in December of 1988.
Over the years, FCCHC has had a pronounced positive impact upon Fulton County through a variety of programs and projects which have brought more than $8 million into the local economy and improved housing conditions for over 400 households.
FCCHC activities have included programs providing financial assistance for housing rehabilitation and home repair, a program of down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time home buyers, a loan program to promote downtown revitalization, the new construction and management of 64 apartments for occupancy by senior citizens and technical assistance to local municipalities.
FCCHC is one of more than 50 rural preservation companies in the state funded through the Rural Preservation Program administered by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
Since 1988, housing rehabilitation and home repair activities have been the corporation's primary focus. FCCHC has administered and completed a number of programs providing housing rehabilitation assistance in Fulton County. These programs include: two programs totaling $800,000 in the Town of Mayfield, three programs in the town of Ephratah totaling $1,60,60, one program in the Town of Johnstown for $140,000, two programs in the Town of Stratford for $800,000, three countywide programs totaling over $1,000,000, two programs totaling $1,200,000 in the Town of Caroga, two programs in the Town of Oppenheim for $860,660 and a program in the Town of Bleecker for $370,000.
These programs have resulted in improvements to more than 400 housing units. In addition, FCCHC has administered more than $300,000 in funds under the NYS RESTORE Program that resulted in emergency repair to 107 units occupied by lower-income elderly households.
Another area where FCCHC has had a local impact is in the development of housing for lower-income elderly households. The Petoff Garden Apartments I and II projects sit in a picturesque campus-like setting in the Town of Mayfield. Petoff I contains 41 units and was completed in 1992 at a cost of $2.1 million. Petoff II contains 24 units and was completed in early 2000 at a cost approaching $2 million. Both projects are managed by FCCHC.
FCCHC has also administered both the Fulton County and City of Gloversville Affordable Home Ownership Programs, which have helped 18 families to become first-time homeowners through the provision of down payment and closing cost assistance.Fulton County. Our success is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional service and delivering results for our tenants and customers.
SENIOR HOUSING
The Petoff Garden Apartments I and II provide seniors with many of the amenities of home, while also offering many added comforts.
Petoff Garden Apartments, located in the town of Mayfield, near the hamlet of Vail Mills, provides seniors, 62 and over, with many of the amenities of home. Each apartment includes a fully applianced kitchen, pantry and wall-to-wall carpeting. There are also laundry facilities available, an elevator, medical and emergency alarm systems and each resident has their own private indoor mailbox. There is ample parking for residents and visitors, added facilities for the handicapped, and limited small pets are allowed.
Rents are based on annual income, and the rental agreements are renewed annually. Occupancy is limited to low to moderate income couples or singles, age 62 and over.
The Petoff Garden Apartments I and II currently have no vacancies but a waiting list is maintained from which eligible tenants are selected. Positions on the waiting list are based on income and when a completed application is received by FCCHC. Applications can be obtained by calling FCCHC at (518) 725-2114. In addition, applications can be obtained by e-mailing your request to fcchc@communityheritagecorp.org or you may download and print the PDF form at the bottom of this page.
To make an appointment to visit one of our apartments please call our on-site management between the hours of 8 am and 12 pm M-F, excluding holidays:
518-883-3889
Click here to view a PDF version of our
Petoff Garden Apartments, located in the town of Mayfield, near the hamlet of Vail Mills, provides seniors, 62 and over, with many of the amenities of home. Each apartment includes a fully applianced kitchen, pantry and wall-to-wall carpeting. There are also laundry facilities available, an elevator, medical and emergency alarm systems and each resident has their own private indoor mailbox. There is ample parking for residents and visitors, added facilities for the handicapped, and limited small pets are allowed.
Rents are based on annual income, and the rental agreements are renewed annually. Occupancy is limited to low to moderate income couples or singles, age 62 and over.
The Petoff Garden Apartments I and II currently have no vacancies but a waiting list is maintained from which eligible tenants are selected. Positions on the waiting list are based on income and when a completed application is received by FCCHC. Applications can be obtained by calling FCCHC at (518) 725-2114. In addition, applications can be obtained by e-mailing your request to fcchc@communityheritagecorp.org or you may download and print the PDF form at the bottom of this page.
To make an appointment to visit one of our apartments please call our on-site management between the hours of 8 am and 12 pm M-F, excluding holidays:
518-883-3889
Click here to view a PDF version of our
Senior Housing Application
HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
FCCHC has assisted many families in restoring their homes. From drilling wells to replacing a dilapidated mobile home, FCCHC has helped out every step of the way.
The Fulton County Community Heritage Corporation (FCCHC) recently administered housing rehabilitation programs in the Town of Oppenheim and the City of Johnstown. These programs offered financial assistance to income eligible homeowners to be used to remove substandard housing conditions and make necessary repairs to their homes. FCCHC also recently administered a similar program on a Countywide basis.
Eligible repairs for these types of programs may include: water system repairs and well drilling, septic system repair or replacement, plumbing, heating, electrical, roofing, painting, weatherization, structural repairs and repairs or improvements necessary to make a home accessible to the disabled.
Ineligible repairs may include: additions, air conditioning, replacement of systems or components not determined to be substandard, sidewalk repair or replacement and repairs to unattached outbuildings such as garages or sheds.
Assistance is provided in the form of a deferred payment loan, which is repayable if the property is sold, rented, or transferred but is forgiven after 5 or 10 years depending on the amount.
All work is done by private contractors.
There are currently waiting lists for all home repair and housing rehabilitation programs administered by FCCHC and funds are limited. However, applications are still accepted for consideration in the event funds become available.
Click belowto view a PDF version of our Home Repair Application