Write a commentThe months of anticipation will finally be over at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Premier Living Suites, where the eminence of the new student apartments will finally be revealed at 12 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 247 W. Utica St. in Oswego.
Local owners Greg and Patrick Furlong had been in the rental business for years when, just a little more than three years ago, the idea came to them – why not create a housing complex that would raise the bar for student housing?
"We strongly believe that giving the students of Oswego something worthy of respect will inspire them to respect not only the property, but our community," co-owner Patrick Furlong said.
The state-of-the-art building comes fully equipped with a keycard swipe security system that will set concerned parent minds at ease. With 100-plus flat screen televisions in the building, WiFi and cable throughout, a movie theater, a complete fitness center and a gaming room, the real question is "What does Premier Living Suites not have?"
Each four-bedroom, suite-styled apartment is fully furnished and includes two bathrooms, a full kitchen with a dishwasher, a large living room with a 40" flat screen TV, a washer and dryer, a flat screen TV in each bedroom and a porch complete with patio furniture. Everything is all-inclusive in one flat rate, more affordable than living on campus.
"We even provide a vacuum, a mop and all of the cleaning supplies the students would need to start off in a care package," co-owner Greg Furlong said.
Each student receives a free on-site assigned parking space for their registered vehicle. The building is also within walking distance from the SUNY Oswego campus and right on the Centro Bus Route for easy access to the city.
Residents may enjoy a free continental breakfast, free food Fridays, free pizza Mondays, fitness classes and a discount card to local Oswego businesses like Mark's Pizzeria, Kraftees, Lighthouse Lanes and more.
"We want to do more than just house students," said property manager Naomi Himes, "We want to help them be a part of the Oswego Community. We are working together with local businesses to promote our economy, collaborating with organizations like the Red Cross to give back and relaying volunteer opportunities to the residents to get them involved."
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is intended for invitees only and a short interview session will be available for the press an hour before. An Open House will take place from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, for the general public.
Leases for the 2014-15 school year will start being signed as early as September for the 71 beds in the building. For more information, visit www.plsuites.com.
