Glove City Lofts is thoughtfully designed to help artists grow, thrive, and pursue their creative careers in a supportive environment. The development fosters a collaborative, community-focused environment where creativity and connection can flourish. The main lobby will be located at the intersection of the building’s wings, facing the parking lot for easy access. A 2,000-square-foot art exhibition center will sit prominently on Church Street, offering resident artists a free space to showcase their work. This design embraces and contributes to the revitalization efforts taking place in downtown Gloversville.
This building is EGC+ (Enterprise Green Communities) certified.
Artist units will range from $852 to $1,139 per month for one-bedroom apartments and $1,029 to $1,384 for two-bedroom apartments. The building offers a variety of modern amenities, including on-site laundry, an on-site superintendent, a management office, and off-street parking. Residents can also enjoy dedicated gathering spaces, including a community room and a rooftop terrace, perfect for collaboration, events, and relaxation
AMENITITES:
- On-site superintendent
- On-site Management office
- On-site Laundry Room
- Community Room
- Rooftop Terrace
- Elevator
- Exhibition space for artists to display their work
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2
3
One Bedroom
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2
3
4
5
Two Bedroom
COMMUNITY FEATURES:
- Walkable/bikeable community with easy access to public transportation
- Walking Distance to Main St:
- Downtown Gloversville
- Restaurants and Boutiques
- City Office Buildings
- Trail Station Park/Rail Trail
- Dorn Space, Glove Theatre, Pine St Antiques, Micropolis Gallery and more
- Central to Emergency services: Fire, Police, and Nathan Littauer Hospital
- Gloversville Public Library
- Gloversville Enlarged School District/ Fulton Montgomery Community College
- Numerous parks/walking trails, breweries, and historic sights all within driving distance.
Maximum Household Income
| 60% AMI | 80% AMI | 100% AMI | |
| 1 person | $37,200 | $49,600 | $62,000 |
| 2 people | $42,480 | $56,640 | $70,800 |
| 3 people | $47,820 | $63,760 | $79,700 |
| 4 people | $53,100 | $70,800 | $88,500 |
Units for mobility, audio, and visually impaired are also included in the above.
Rents per Household Income
| AMI | Unit Size | Rent* | # Units |
| 60% | 1 BR
2 BR |
$852
$1029 |
38
21 |
| 80% | 1 BR
2 BR |
$1139
$1384 |
5
2 |
| 100% | 1 BR
2 BR |
$1139
$1384 |
4
4 |
* Rent includes sewer and trash removal. Income guidelines & permitted household size are subject to change
** Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply
To qualify to reside in a live-work artist loft at Glove City Lofts, at least one of the household members must be certified by the Artist Certification Committee and must meet the definition of “artist” as defined below:
Artist – An individual who practices one of the fine, design, graphic, musical, culinary, literary, computer or performing arts; or an individual whose profession relies on the application of the above-mentioned skills to produce a unique creative product; i.e., an architect, craftsperson, teacher of art, music, dance, chef, photographer, etc. All these creative products are defined as “art”.
The Artist Certification Committee meets regularly to review the following information that is submitted by the applicant (the applicant is not expected to attend the meeting):
- Application Form (refer to website for downloadable form).
- An explanation of how the loft will be used to produce your creative Include your current plans and your one-to-five-year goals for producing your “art” and exhibiting/presenting/selling it to the public. Include your plans, if any, to become involved in the Poughkeepsie artist community.
- Letters of recommendation from professionals attesting to your artistic background and current work (letters must be signed with contact information provided).
- Resume identifying artistic education and work experiences (with dates) that demonstrate your past and current involvement in an artistic field.
- Portfolio samples of your creative work with dates (photos, websites, scanned images acceptable), including work within the past 5 Include samples of the type of work that you will produce in your loft. Performances/music may be submitted on disk, flash drive, or via website link.
- Any other documentation (such as a list of exhibits, galleries, juried shows, performances, professional reviews, client lists and commissions, ) that supports your qualifications in your artistic field.
If machinery will be used in the loft, or if sound greater than ambient noise levels will be created, the applicant must demonstrate how neighbors and the public will not be adversely affected. If legitimate complaints are received, the City reserves the right to rescind the Artist Certification.
Once you are certified, you may rent an art loft at Glove City Lofts.
Please call 845.306.7705 or email LoftsGloveCity@gmail.com
once you have completed the application as 1 PDF Binder to submit or with general inquiries.
For more information please contact:
Kearney Realty Group 845-306-7705
Info@kearneyrealtygroup.com
LoftsGloveCity@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS:
From West:
Take NY-30A North toward Johnstown/Gloversville. Continue on NY-30A into Gloversville. Turn right onto South Kingsboro Ave. Continue straight as it becomes East Fulton St (NY-29A). Turn left onto Church Street and Glove City Lofts will be on your left, just past spring St.
From East:
Take I-90 West to Exit 27 (Amsterdam). Follow signs for NY-30 North toward Mayfield/Gloversville. Merge onto NY-30 North, then turn left onto NY-29 West. Stay on Ny-29 W through Vails Mills. Turn right onto NY-30A North toward Gloversville. Turn right onto South Kingsboro Ave, which becomes East Fulton St (NY-29A). Turn left onto Church street and Glove City Lofts will be on your left.