Five-building, two-municipality, multi-year commercial portfolio across the Main and Front Street corridor in downtown Binghamton and the Central Business District in Johnson City. Single general contractor across the full book of work. Highlights:
, 11 Main Street, Binghamton (Peterson’s Tavern + Mixed-Use, 2019). Vertical expansion of Peterson’s Tavern from the first floor onto the second floor, new bar and lounge build-out designed to roughly double the operating footprint of the active first-floor restaurant. Two two-bedroom apartments built on the third floor in the same project. All life-safety, mechanical-electrical-plumbing, and finish work coordinated alongside the operating ground-floor tenant. Renovation supported by New York State and Binghamton Local Development Corporation funding.
, 4 Main Street, Binghamton (Restaurant Build-Out, 2019). Remodel of a building on the west bank of the Chenango River for a new barbecue and chop house restaurant. Riverfront commercial anchor of the Main & Front Street corridor revitalization.
, 8 Main Street, Binghamton (Façade Restoration, 2019). Façade work on a mixed-use building next door to 4 Main with apartments on the second and third floors. Scope: restoration of the original first-floor storefront, wood-trimmed display windows, transom glass, recessed entry, and brick repair, to bring the building back to its 19th-century commercial character.
, Walter’s Shoe Store landmark, Main & Front Streets, Binghamton (Adaptive Reuse, ongoing). Long-vacant corner landmark, vacant since the shoe retailer closed in 2003. Publicly outlined scope: large windows on the Front Street side, roof-top bar with outdoor patio seating, and the corner returned to retail and hospitality use.
, 246 Main Street, Johnson City (Mixed-Use · CBD Adaptive Reuse, 2021). Mike Tokos appeared in person before the Village of Johnson City Planning Board on August 24, 2021. Full gut and return to historic look. Conversion of two three-bedroom apartments into six one-bedroom apartments across the upper two floors. New fire water service line, full fire-suppression sprinkler system, backflow prevention device, electrical and plumbing through Village-licensed contractors. Article 57 / Chapter 300 Central Business District design-standard compliance. SEQRA Type II Action. Site Plan Approval carried 5–0 with parking waiver under §300-51.4.
Source: WNBF News (Jun 10 2019) · WNBF News (Jun 26 2019) · Peterson’s Tavern (Facebook) · Village of Johnson City Planning Board minutes (Aug 24 2021)