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Uniland purchased Chap Lofts this summer and redeveloped it as for-sale condominiums . “ The building possesses a rich history originally constructed as the steam engine factory for Ellis Engine company in 1914 , then converted to a combustion engine factory . It even produced electric motors in the late 1930s , and was occupied by the famous Jam Handy Organization , eventually continuing as offices and an Airbnb-style hotel until I purchased it in 2022 . We converted the building into condominium units , which are now halfway sold out as of April 2023 .
“ We get to have a lot of fun in working with buildings that are 80 , 100 , and even 120 years old ,” he explains . “ Our passion lies in finding those historic , architectural moments , while creating viable solutions to suit modern needs to function for years to come . Chap Lofts presented a prime opportunity to work closely with our design team to find unique architectural moments within the building and create new ones for our residents to enjoy . “
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