Grand View House - Student Housing and Rentals by Beer Properties Beer Properties
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211 Hudson Street
Ithaca NY 14850

607 273-5929 

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CURRENTLY WE ARE SHOWING ACCOMODATIONS SUITABLE FOR FACULTY, GRADUATE STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS.

SHOWINGS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE BUILDINGS INDICATED BY TELEPHONING 607-273-5929 BETWEEN 9 AM AND 6 PM.

 

  
 

Beer Properties owns, manages and maintains apartments in Ithaca NY, close to Cornell University. Our housing rentals appeal to students, scholars and professionals. They are located in the Collegetown area, on East Hill or on South Hill; all are walking distance to the Cornell University campus. As a small family-run business, we take great pride in offering clean, well-maintained, and spacious rental accommodations suitable to Ithaca's student, scholar and professional population.

All of our properties are inspected regularly by personnel of the Building Department of the City of Ithaca; all properties have been issued Certificates of Compliance indicating that they meet or exceed Ithaca's stringent zoning and housing regulations. Most of our apartments are furnished, appropriate for students and professionals. The properties on Hudson Street and Maple Avenue generally are not furnished, except for the usual major appliances. (Furnishings can be available for an additional rental fee.)  In general, we sign leases (written in plain English and printed in 12-point font) for a given academic year during the preceding fall and spring. Prior to lease signing, we require and check references from previous landlords or housing supervisors. We give our current tenants priority in renewing their apartments and provide financial incentives for renewals. Please contact us by telephone (607 273-5929), weekdays, between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM (Eastern Time), or if out of state, , to discuss your needs or to arrange to view our apartments. (We give our current tenants a day's notice prior to showing their apartments.) Rentals are available for students, scholars, professionals and others.

  
 

Available apartments may be seen (on one day's notice) by calling us at (607) 273-5929 between 9 AM and 6 PM. Apartments are generally shown to interested parties between 1 PM and 6:30 PM and in the afternoons on weekends.

When viewing the images and descriptions of our properties below, please note the following:

  • The stated rental prices are on a monthly basis. It is expected that each person will occupy his/her own bedroom.  However, for some apartments, if zoning permits, an extra occupant can be added for an additional $140 per month. All leases are for 12 months minus a few days needed for turnover maintenance, cleaning and repairs between tenants. Some leases begin in June, others in July or August.
  • The rental prices stated are for the 2015- 2016 academic year. The first number is the monthly rent rate per person, assuming that each bedroom is occupied by one person; the second number is the monthly rent for the whole apartment (Current tenants are given the right of first refusal to renew their apartments.)
  • Unless otherwise noted, rents generally include: furniture, heat, hot water, cold water and cooking gas. In some smaller apartments, an electric range is supplied for cooking. Tenants pay for electricity, TV and Internet cable and wired telephone, if desired.
  • The thumbnail views of the properties can be expanded by clicking on the images.
  • The Roman numerals indicate the levels on which the apartments are located (T = Terrace, I = First, etc.). The months "June" "July" or "August" indicate the month that the apartment is available.
 
 

Coal Yard Apartments
Coal Yard Apartments, located at 143 Maple Avenue in upper Collegetown are our premium, new apartments. These distinctive accommodations are intended for graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, faculty, other professionals and “empty nesters” - those who would appreciate the highest quality and energy efficient accommodations that are located close to the Cornell University campus. Detailed information is available by visiting the Coal Yard Apartments page. However, the Coal Yard Apartments will not be available for viewing until March, 2015, when the current residents will decide on renewing their leases.

The first residential phase (Building #2) was occupied initially in 2007. It is a 2-story super energy efficient building with a single studio, five 1-bedroom and four 2-bedroom apartments.
The second residential phase (Building #3) was first occupied in May 2011. It is a 4-story, elevator equipped building with spacious 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments. Detailed information is available by visiting the Coal Yard Apartments page.

What of Building #1? That’s the present "Coal Yard Café." The Café offers expertly prepared and high quality breakfast and luncheon items and very good coffee. Breakfast offerings include daily specials, fresh baked goods and fruits, waffles, egg dishes, breakfast sandwiches, yogurts etc. For lunch we offer several home-made soups, salads, freshly prepared hot and cold sandwiches and daily luncheon specials; all items are of the highest quality.

The Café is housed in the original sales office of the Perry Coal Company that had served Ithaca residents with coal for domestic heating for many years. The original sign was painstakingly restored for us by V. Romanoff & Associates, restoration specialists; it presently hangs on the outside east wall of the Café. A new wing was added to the Coal Office building to provide a cozy dining room; it was designed and built to harmonize with the original coal office.

Special Note: Coal Yard Apartments (Building #2) received, in December, 2007, a PRIDE of OWNERSHIP AWARD from the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca Rotary Club, which “recognizes property owners who develop distinctive and attractive projects . . . .”. This is the SECOND Pride of Ownership Award received by the Beer Family. The first award was received in 2002 for our restoration of Grand View House at 209 College Avenue.

The restored Perry Coal Company sign received a PRIDE of OWNERSHIP AWARD from the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca Rotary Club in 2011.
 
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Student Housing and Rentals by Beer Properties, Ithaca, NY

309 Hudson Street

 Converted barn.  Two spectacular three-bedroom apartments, each with 1600 square feet, unfurnished.
  • Parking is included.
  • Utilities are NOT included, but they are reasonable due to efficient insulation and totally new plumbing, heating and electrical systems.
  • Washer, dryer and dishwasher are included.
  • 20-minute walk to Cornell campus (via the Columbia Street pedestrian bridge over Six Mile Creek Gorge).
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Apartments 1 (north) and 2 (south) are essentially identical.  Each has:

  • Three large bedrooms.
  • Two full bathrooms.
  • Exposed beams on all three levels.
  • Hardwood floors and trim (cherry, oak, hickory, fir, and maple).
  • Radiant floor heating that is very comfortable and efficient.
  • 22-foot ceilings over kitchen, dining area and living room.
  •  Windows, windows, windows.
  • Balcony with pleasant views.
  • Beautiful loft area for games or study.
  • Peaceful picnic and bar-be-cue area available

These apartments offer the most character and best value in Ithaca.

  • Apartment 1:  $2,375; Available July
  • Apartment 2:  Rented for 2015-2016

Student Housing and Rentals by Beer Properties, Ithaca, NY

311 Hudson Street

Beautiful Victorian. Large apartments. 20- minute walk to Cornell campus (via the Columbia Street pedestrian bridge over Six Mile Creek gorge). Original chestnut woodwork, massive doors. Unfurnished

  • Parking included
  • Peaceful picnic and bar-be-cue area available
  • Heat and water included in rental price
  • Heat control in each apartment
  • Laundry on premises
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  • Apt. 1. 1 BR. Very spacious; kitchen just completely renovated with new counters, maple cabinets, fridge, big range and built-in microwave-exhaust fan; beautiful ornamental fireplace with ornate carved walnut mantel. T $985; Available mid-August, possibly earlier
  • Apt. 2. 2 BR. Very spacious, sleeping porch, oak floors, ornamental fireplace, tiled bath, high ceilings. I Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 3. 2 BR. One tenant liked it so much she stayed 20 years! 30-foot living room, large bedrooms, sun porch, third floor deck. Apartment includes dishwasher, and washer-dryer. II  Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 4, 1 BR. Suitable for two persons. Attic apartment with wood floors and new bath. III Renewal Pending

Student Housing and Rentals by Beer Properties, Ithaca, NY

802 E. Seneca Street

 Spacious apartment house 3 blocks from the Cornell campus. Quiet neighborhood. Vladimir Nabokov lived here while he wrote "Lolita" in the 1950's.
  • Reserved parking spaces available, ($950 per space per year).
  • Peaceful picnic and bar-be-cue area available
  • Heat and water included in rental price
  • Laundry room next door
  • Phone and cable jacks in every bedroom
  • Fully furnished

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  • Apt. 1. 1 BR attic apartment for one or two persons. Wood floors, bay windows, great views to south and west, complete kitchen facilities, and large bathroom. III Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 2. 3 BR apartment with newly refinished chestnut floors, sunken kitchen, all large bedrooms, sleeping porch, and newer bathroom. II Rented for 2015-16
  • Apt. 3. Spacious studio apartment with recently renovated kitchen and bath. Bay windows, chestnut floors, and walk-in closet. II Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 4. 5 BR, 2-Bath apartment with chestnut floors. Washer, dryer and dishwasher are in the apartment; ornamental fireplace in living room, new bright kitchen and dining room. Great accommodations for five persons. I Rented for 2015-16

Student Housing and Rentals by Beer Properties, Ithaca, NY

804 E. Seneca Street

Stunning Queen-Anne-Style Victorian listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Quiet neighborhood. Three blocks from the Cornell campus.

  • Reserved parking spaces available, ($950 per space per year and two tandem spaces in the driveway, $1,400 for both per year)
  • Peaceful picnic and bar-be-cue area available
  • Heat and water included in rental price
  • Laundry room on premises
  • Fully furnished
  • Usually occupied by studious and quiet graduate and professional students

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  • Apt. 1. Large studio, beautiful original stained glass windows, oak and pine floors, large original kitchen, new tiled bath with antique-style tub, small study. I  Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 2. Large one bedroom, suitable for two persons. Oak floors, ornamental fireplace, bay windows, large rooms. I Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 3. Studio. Excellent light, oak floors throughout; kitchen completely renovated with granite counters, maple cabinets and built-in microwave-exhaust fan; II Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 4. 2 BR. Large bedrooms, excellent light, oak floors, small kitchen. Kitchen and bathroom were completely renovated recently. II  Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 5. 2 BR. A lot of spectacular space! This apartment was totally renovated recently. It has a cathedral ceiling in the common areas, new appliances including dishwasher, newer bathroom and lots of character. III $1,690; Available mid-August, possibly earlier

Student Housing and Rentals by Beer Properties, Ithaca, NY

804 1/2 E. Seneca Street

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 1800's "carriage house" converted to 3 BR house. Three blocks from Cornell campus.
  • Reserved parking spaces available,($950 per space per year and two tandem spaces in the driveway, $1,400 for both per year)
  • Peaceful picnic and bar-be-cue area available
  • Laundry room next door
  • Utilities (gas for hot water) not included.

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  • 3 BR with one bath. Fully furnished, with large eat-in kitchen and sleeping porch. Tin ceilings and an ornamental fireplace in the large living room with a newly refinished oak floor, give the impression of an Adirondack lodge.  A recently installed super-efficient heating system, provides the building with heat and hot water. This system reduces heating costs considerably over older systems.
    Rented for 2015-2016

Student Housing and Rentals by Beer Properties, Ithaca, NY

614 Stewart Avenue

Handsome stucco apartment house. Across from West Campus. Many recent improvements.

  • Assigned reserved parking spaces available for rent, ($650 per space per year)
  • New high-efficiency heating system provides heat and hot water with heat controls in each apartment and most rooms
  • Heat, hot & cold water are  included in rental price
  •  Partially subsidized dumpster service for trash included in rents
  • Laundry room on the premises
  • Fully furnished
  • Phone and cable jacks in every bedroom

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  • Apt. 1. 5 BR. 2 bath, wall-to-wall carpet, large bedrooms, dishwasher. T Rented 2015-2016
  • Apt. 2. 5 BR. 2 new baths, ornamental fireplace, large kitchen, oak floors, dishwasher. I Rented for 2015-16
  • Apt. 3. 2 BR. Newer tiled bath and kitchen, wood floors. Up to three persons. II Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 4. 4 BR. Tiled bath, recently renovated kitchen, oak floors, nice size rooms (one smaller). II Rented for 2015-16
  • Apt. 5. 6 BR. Recently renovated, kitchen with dishwasher, stunning oak floors, two newer baths, one with unique floor shower, very large apartment, three bedrooms are 2-room suites. III Rented for 2015-2016

Student Housing and Rentals by Beer Properties, Ithaca, NY

608 E. Buffalo Street

 Handsome Arts and Crafts. Many renovations were done recently to make property more attractive and efficient. Four blocks to the Cornell campus.
  • Reserved parking spaces available, ($950 per space per year)
  • Picnic and bar-be-cue area available
  • Heat and water included; thermostat in every apartment
  • Laundry room on premises
  • Phone and cable jacks in every bedroom
  • Fully furnished

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  • Apt. 1. 4 BR. Recently completely renovated, everything quite new, efficiently laid out, nice space. Two full tiled bathrooms. T Rented for 2015-16
  • Apt. 2. 2 BR. Large rooms, most with refinished oak floors, newly renovated kitchen with granite counter tops and dishwasher. I Rented for 2015-16
  • Apt. 3. 3 BR. Some wood floors, some carpet, beautiful bay window in living room. I  Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 4. 3 BR. Recently renovated kitchen and full bath, oak floors recently refinished; one BR with carpet. II Rented for 2015-16
  • Apt. 5. 2 BR. Southern exposure, excellent light, oak floors in bedrooms and living room just refinished; newly renovated kitchen with dishwasher and granite counters, full bathroom.  II Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 6. 5 BR. The whole top floor. This apartment was extensively renovated recently. It has two full bathrooms and a new kitchen complete with dishwasher. The dining - living room is spacious and several of the bedrooms have views of the city. Most of the oak floors have been recently refinished. III  Rented for 2015-16

Student Housing and Rentals by Beer Properties, Ithaca, NY

Grand View House
 209 College Avenue

Spectacular 1880's former boarding house; the only remaining house on College Avenue with its original tower; a local landmark. Grand View House was historically and sympathetically renovated from 2000 to 2003. Each apartment has a totally new kitchen and bathroom(s), windows and refinished floors. All mechanical systems are totally new. The quality of the rehabilitation and renovation work done to Grand View House was recognized by awards from the City of Ithaca, Ithaca Rotary Club and Historic Ithaca and Tompkins County. An addition to the rear of the original 1880s structure houses two studio, two 1-BR and one 2-BR apartments, all constructed to Grand View House standards.

  • Five-minute walk to the Cornell campus.
  • Assigned reserved parking spaces available for rent. ($1,300 per open space; $1,500 for carport space per year and two tandem spaces in the front yard, $1,800 for both per year).
  • Zoned heat (thermostat in every apartment).
  • Heat and cold & hot water are included in the rental prices.
  • Partially subsidized dumpster service for trash included in rents.
  • Phone and cable jacks in every bedroom.
  • Pre-wired for internet (service not provided).
  • 100% fire detection and sprinkler systems.
  • Front door intercom system to screen and admit callers to Grand View House.
  • Laundry room with front-loading washers on premises.
  • Fully furnished.
     
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 Student Housing and Rentals by Beer Properties, Ithaca, NY

  • Apt. 1. 5 bedrooms.  Recently renovated, kitchen with dishwasher, tile floors with radiant heat, 2 full baths, one very spacious; very large apartment with separate kitchen-dining room and living room; one bedroom has a private half-bath. T Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 2. 4 BR with two baths. Fully refinished oak floors (one BR carpeted), (close to laundry room). I  Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 3. 3 BR with one bath. Fully refinished oak floors (one BR carpeted), (close to laundry room).. I Rented for 2015-16
    Four 3-BR/one-bath apartments on II and III are similar. Those on the south side, Apts. 5 and 9 Rented for 2015-16 have balconies; those on the north side Rented for 2015-16
  • Apts. 4 Rented for 2015-16 and 8 Rented for 2015-16 have big bay windows. II and III
  • Apt. 6. 1 BR with one bath. Tiled full bath, New oak floors. II Rented for 2015-16
  • Apt. 7. Studio with one bath. Tiled full bath, New oak floors. II  Rented for 2015-16
  • Apt. 10. 1 BR with one bath. Tiled full bath, New oak floors. III  Rented for 2015-16
  • Apt. 11. Studio with one bath. Tiled full bath, New oak floors. III Rented for 2015-2016
  • Apt. 12. 3 BR with one bath on top floor. Newer construction with views of City and hills beyond. This apartment includes the Grand View House Tower. IV Rented for 2015-16
  • Apt. 13. 3 BR with one bath on top floor. Newer construction with views of City and hills beyond. South side. IV Rented for 2015-16
  • Apt. 14. Newer construction 2 BR with one ceramic tiled full bath, New oak floors. Very spacious. IV Rented for 2015-16

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