Brick c.1900 New York Brick Home For Sale Under $110K

 Pros

1. Affordability & housing opportunity

   • The median sale price in Northeast Rochester is quite low (around $123,000 recently) and housing is more affordable than many urban neighborhoods.

   • The overall cost of living in Rochester is below many U.S. metro averages.

   • Because of the affordability, there may be more opportunity to invest, buy, renovate, or find a deal.

2. Proximity to city amenities and transit

   • The locale is fairly close to downtown Rochester, which means access to city amenities. For example: “Downtown sits just a few miles from Northeast Rochester.”

   • There are sidewalks, some bike lanes, and bus service by the regional transit system (Regional Transit Service) connecting to jobs/shopping.

   • Nearby recreation opportunities: As the overview notes, parks like Pulaski Park, Conkey Corner, as well as trails and the zoo are accessible.

3. Cultural and community character

   • The neighborhood has a multicultural community with history of immigration and ethnic businesses (especially Latin American families).

   • There are local restaurants, cultural events, vibrant corner-stores and community spaces.

   • For someone looking for a city neighbourhood with character and potential, this area may be appealing.

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Cons

1. Crime & safety concerns

   • While not universally dangerous, the area has higher-than-average crime rates in certain parts. The Homes.com guide notes: “Some violent crime scores are significantly higher than average.”

   • City-level data suggest that the Northeast quadrant of Rochester has been among the more challenged areas in terms of vacant properties, demolitions, and long-standing disinvestment.

   • If safety is a major priority (especially evenings, with children, etc.), you’ll want to drill down to the specific block or street in question.

2. Housing condition / neighborhood disinvestment

   • Some homes may need substantial renovation; there are mentions of many homes that are “need to be fully gutted” or that multifamily units sell at low prices because of condition.

   • A high proportion of demolition in the area indicates physical decline in some parts.

   • So while there is opportunity, there is also risk: you might end up dealing with older housing, deferred maintenance, or neighborhood instability.

3. Schools and other public services

   • The school performance data cited: One elementary school (Roberto Clemente) earns a “C-minus” on one ranking, and the local high school (formerly Franklin Upper School) got a C-plus.

   • Some parts of the broader city have infrastructure issues (older roads, etc.) though this is a general city issue rather than specific only to NE.

   • If you prioritize top-tier schools or newer infrastructure, you may find better options in other neighborhoods or suburbs.

4. Market competition and growth dynamics

   • Though affordable now, the neighbourhood is showing signs of price increases: median home price up ~32 % year-over-year in a recent data set.

   • That means while you could buy affordably, you may face rising costs going forward—or competition for the best homes.

In the 1940s and 1950s, the was the home of Michael Tumminelli (1911-1983). Michael was a native of Sicily. He seems to have been a Jack of All Trades. He was a truck driver for a hauling company, kitchen remodeler, as well as owning Abco Builders. The family consisted of Michael, his wife Josephine, and children Roseann, Phyllis and Joseph.

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