The Steuben County Land Bank owns the property, Mayor Buckley will continue to push for progress
From the City of Hornell,
The City of Hornell is pleased to announce that demolition at 10 Cottage Avenue has been completed. With the demolition work done, refinishing will begin on what is now the exterior wall of the adjoining property on Cottage Avenue.
The property is owned by the Steuben County Land Bank, with demolition completed by LCP Group, Inc., which was awarded the bid in October 2024. Mayor John Buckley, as the City of Hornell’s representative to the Land Bank, has continued to advocate for progress on this property in monthly Land Bank meetings. Buckley highlighted the strong partnership between the City and the Land Bank, stating, “The demolition of this property presented unique challenges and was more complicated than previous projects, particularly because it was a row house. I am grateful for the commitment and collaboration of the Land Bank and Steuben County, especially Chris Brewer, who as Executive Director of the Steuben County Land Bank and Deputy County Manager coordinated the necessary resources to see this project through to completion, along with our local Codes office, which provided support and assistance throughout the process.”
Steuben County Land Bank Executive Director and Deputy County Manager Chris Brewer commended the efforts that brought the project to completion, adding, “The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation is excited to announce the completed demolition of 10 Cottage Avenue. This process has spanned a number of years, and many individuals throughout the County have played a big part in getting us to where we are today. All of us are grateful for their hard work in helping with this demolition.”
City of Hornell Director of Facilities Management and Neighborhood Revitalization, Bud Burdett, expressed optimism about the impact of the demolition. “This property has negatively affected the quality of life in these neighborhoods and, given its visibility from Main Street, the broader community for too long. Although it has been a lengthy process, we’re excited to see the positive changes this demolition will bring to the area.”
The City of Hornell looks forward to continuing their partnership with the Steuben County Land Bank for future revitalization and rehabilitation opportunities.
