Stovroff Towers, New York Retrofit

Originally built in 2003, Stovroff Towers is a four-story, 74,000 square-foot senior living facility located in Amherst, NY. WinnDevelopment (Winn) plans to acquire the Property and implement a comprehensive renovation, converting the 120 single occupancy units into eight (8) studio apartments and fifty-eight (58) one-bedroom apartments, while investing in high-efficiency, low-carbon upgrades. The retrofit project prioritizes high-performance envelope upgrades and efficient electrification to transform Stovroff Towers and reduce site energy use intensity (EUI) by 78.30%. The project will be financed in part with low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity, allowing the decarbonization strategies to be implemented in a single, holistic renovation slated for completion by 2027.

The LIHTC-renovation will enhance the naturally occurring affordable housing at Stovroff Towers and preserve the property’s long-term affordability. The redevelopment project will invest in energy reduction measures that reduce site energy use intensity over 78%, transforming Stovroff Towers into a vibrant community for vulnerable populations.

The EBC Project demonstrates geothermal and distributed hydronic systems as a replicable retrofit technology in cold climates. Stable ground temperatures will enable design of a geothermal borefield that includes 12 bores drilled to 500 ft depth, providing 34 tons of heating and cooling, which will meet 100% of the annual heating and cooling load.