Owner: Sustainable Comfort Inc. | Location: Worcester, MA
Completion Date: 2019
SCI Expands Stanton Loop Neighborhood Revitalization Project onto Adjacent Vinson Street
The Sustainable Comfort, Inc. (SCI) Development Team is proud to announce that the Stanton Loop Neighborhood Revitalization Project in the Bell Hill area of Worcester expanded onto Vinson Street. Vinson Street runs perpendicular to Stanton Street and is part of the community “loop” that SCI has worked to achieve.
More Shared Housing With Open Concepts Planned
The Stanton Loop Revitalization Project purchased two Vinson Street triple-decker properties; 19 and 26 Vinson Street. 19 Vinson is still in decent shape and does not need much repair, other than a few cosmetic improvements, whereas 26 Vinson was rehabbed. 26 Vinson offers an open concept kitchen and living space suited to today’s lifestyles. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms on each floor allow for easy shared-housing living that many local graduate students may find attractive. New porches have been added to the front of the building on each floor to replace the ones that were torn down years ago.
“We are excited to expand the Stanton Loop Revitalization Project onto Vinson Street. Vinson is a major street in the Stanton Loop Neighborhood. As we work hard to help create a neighborhood vibe reminiscent of the original builders’ intentions for these triple-deckers, it only makes sense that we expanded our efforts onto Vinson Street to truly impact the entire Stanton Loop community.”
True to its intentions of creating healthy housing, SCI added fire-blocking and other safety measures to 26 Vinson Street. In addition to safety upgrades, 26 Vinson Street features low-flow water fixtures, high-efficiency heating, cooling, and domestic hot water equipment, new windows, and air sealing so that moisture, pests, and energy are not exchanged between apartments.
26 Vinson Street
Project features a completely renovated three family apartment building. Siding, windows, and doors were all replaced, and the building envelope was fully insulated. Existing plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems were fully removed and replaced with new, more efficient systems. European radiators were installed that were not only more efficient but have a sleek, modern appeal. The open concept kitchen features two-toned painted cabinets, granite counters, and stainless appliances. An additional bathroom was added to each floor along with a walk-in closet in the master bedroom.
Square Footage: 3423
No. of Units: 3
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 2019
Property Management
At SCI we don’t just help construct greener buildings, we also want to better understand what it’s like to live in them. Then use that knowledge to improve our buildings and our communities. Each building we renovate also gets managed by us. Our property management team works to ensure a healthy and comfortable living situation for each tenant, while linking them to community resources around Worcester. This commitment to our residents and our community makes us one of the best Worcester property management companies.