Rochester faces a difficult challenge with poorly maintained rentals, tough living situations and problem landlords. The city's housing stock is aging, and an ongoing investigation by the Democrat and ...

The number of Rochester landlords who are renting living quarters without a certificate of occupancy is higher than our estimate, the city told us this week. A full 20% of all housing rentals (the ...

Rochester’s first Lowe’s home-supply store and second Super Target are taking shape. Building permits for both stores, which will be in the under-construction Shoppes on Maine development at U.S. 63 ...

Rochester council will review a rezoning request for a 94-unit apartment project on Bandel Road NW, adding to the city’s ...

Chuck E. Cheese's and Trader Joe's were not the only ones applying for permits from the Rochester Building Safety office last week. Beside those two brands looking for interior demolition permits at ...

Jan. 17—ROCHESTER — After standing empty for 11 years, 2025 could be the year that the demolition of the downtown Rochester buildings that once housed the iconic Michaels restaurant finally begins.

Parents typically find something for their kids to get involved in over the summer to keep them occupied whether it's enrolling them in a summer camp, going on vacation, or simply doing fun outdoor ...