Site / Project Name |
Pajama Factory |
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Brownfield Site Address |
Same as above |
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Site Owner |
Private
Currently 100% by Mark and Suzanne Winkelman |
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Clear Title |
Yes |
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Owner Contaminator |
No |
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Former Use |
Lycoming Rubber Company 1883 to 1932 then garment industry |
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Land Use |
The property is being developed as a "creative incubator" with mixed uses including retail, residential, light manufacturing, small business offices, artist studios, and community facilities. The entire 8 building complex is now listed as a national historic landmark. |
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Infrastructure |
The property is in an older and economically challenged residential neighborhood of factory worker homes that are predominantly rental properties. |
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Assessment Level |
Phase 2
Potential underground tank locations and surrounding soil was investigated and neither tanks nor contaminated soil was found. |
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Contaminants |
There is limited asbestos pipe insulation and lead paint throughout the complex |
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Cleanup Program |
No |
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Remediation |
Yes
The occupied areas of the complex has been cleared of asbestos insulation. |
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Developer |
Yes
Pajama Factory LLC |
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Future Use |
Mixed Use |
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Financing Tools: Federal Programs |
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Financing Tools: State Programs |
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Financing Tools: Funds Committed |
About $3mil has been invested to date and we are currently working with a $1mil construction LOC |
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Challenges |
Financing |
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Technical Assistance |
Historic Tax Credits; Not sure |
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