168-Unit Development Proposed for Ballston Spa

BALLSTON SPA — A 168-unit development with 8,400 square feet of retail and commercial space may be coming to Ballston Spa, pending its approval by village boards.

The proposed Tannery Commons development, located at the former site of American Hide Leather Haight Co. Tannery on 125 Bath Street in downtown Ballston Spa, would include four buildings (three residential, one devoted to amenities), as well as an outdoor courtyard and seating areas. The developer, Rochester-based Conifer Realty, expects to have construction completed by the end of 2027, if all goes according to plan. Four of the five existing ex-tannery buildings would be demolished as part of the project.

A traffic impact study, completed in January of this year by the Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. engineering firm, concluded that “the existing roadway network and traffic control within the Village can adequately support the proposed development with negligible impact to traffic operations.”

“We recognize the importance of this site and the history it holds, and we are eager to collaborate with the Ballston Spa community to ensure that the project benefits the entire village,” said Muammar Hermanstyne, vice president of development at Conifer Realty, in a statement. “We are committed to working closely with local experts, such as those focused on traffic, schools, public utilities, and services, to ensure a thoughtful, balanced approach. Our goal is to create a positive impact for the community by fostering economic growth, preserving the area’s historic charm, and enhancing the quality of life for all.”

Conifer already has several apartment complexes in the Capital Region, including Blue Heron Trail in Ballston Spa, the MeadowView at Clifton Park, and Station 25 in Albany.

Questions about the proposed development can be directed to a Conifer representative at the company’s dedicated Tannery Commons website, coniferllc.com/ballston-spa-development/.