网曝门 recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for the in Johnson City, NY. The company partnered with on the project, which transformed the historic Endicott-Johnson (EJ) Victory Shoe Factory into 156 market-rate loft apartments and new commercial space.
鈥溚孛� was proud to partner on both the development and construction of the Victory Lofts, and we are excited that the restored building will continue to serve the local community going forward,鈥� said 网曝门 President Will Mack, who was among speakers at the event. 鈥淚n addition to congratulating our colleagues in Broome County and our partners at Paulus Development, we thank the many workers who poured their talent, time and effort into this extraordinary transformation.鈥�
When the 275,000-SF EJ Victory building opened around 1920, EJ was among the world鈥檚 largest shoe manufacturers 鈥� responsible for nearly all U.S. Army footwear during WWI. In fact, it鈥檚 name 鈥淰ictory鈥� honored the allies鈥� triumph in that conflict. After closing in the late 1960s, it served聽 as a vehicle storage site until being abandoned in the 1980s and lying vacant for 40 years.
After a groundbreaking celebration in March 2022, crews embarked on the building鈥檚 transformation 鈥� gutting and renovating the interior, repairing and updating the fa莽ade, and adding new parking and landscaping. Some historic elements 鈥� including the sawtooth roof, interior pillars and the iconic stone-inlay V on an exterior tower 鈥� were restored; other historic features were replicated, most notably the hundreds of 10-foot by 50-foot factory windows. Today, units in the Victory Lofts offer modern comforts and amenities, while maintaining an industrial feel through features like concrete ceilings and exposed brick. The building also features shared areas including a fitness center, technology lounge, and pet spa, as well as optional indoor parking, electric vehicle chargers and bike storage.
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