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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Community room
  • Open layout
  • Fitness center
  • Modern living
  • Active lifestyle
  • On-site parking

Location

70 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502, USA
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Management

Property Management Alliance

Leasing office

(315) 422-2086

Property Overview

The Sullivan in Downtown Utica stands out as a well-rated option with strong value, appealing amenities, and a convenient location. Its open layout, community room, fitness center, on-site parking, and modern living features support both everyday comfort and an active lifestyle, while nearby dining, culture, transit, parks, and work-from-home resources add to its overall appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Sullivan in Downtown Utica is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Sullivan in Downtown Utica has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath500 sqft$1,250 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to the Sullivan! *This unit is ADA- Handicap accessible Be one of the first tenants to occupy this newly renovated building. Each apartment has been beautifully renovated with modern features, brand new appliances, and a simple, clean look! The Sullivan offers: Loft Style Washer/dryer in each unit On-site parking ($75/main north lot or $50/annex west lot) Internet available ($50 per month) Fitness center & community center available to all tenants. Dog washing station. Pets allowed, $300 non-refundable pet deposit, and $40 per month pet rent. Residents are only steps away from the Utica Coffee Shop, and other downtown restaurants and attractions! The Utica Commercial Travelers Building was first constructed in 1905 and in 1938 an addition to the original 5-story structure was built. Today, this iconic structure is now home to 32 apartments in the heart of downtown Utica! FOR LEASING INFORMATION, CONTACT: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ALLIANCE (315) 422-2086 WWW PMA500 COM

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Amenities for The Sullivan in Downtown Utica

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Cats OKDogs OK
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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About The Sullivan in Downtown Utica

HomeApartments in Utica The Sullivan in Downtown Utica

The SULLIVAN, named after famed architect Louis Sullivan (1856-1924). He was the inspiration for Utica-based architect Frederick Gouge who designed the former Utica Commercial Travelers Building in 1904. The building was first constructed in 1905 and in 1938 an addition to the original 5-story structure was built. Today, this iconic structure is now home to 32 apartments in the heart of downtown Utica! The building consists of studios and 1-bedrooms, on-site secure parking, tenant storage available, fitness center and a community room. Residents are only steps away from the Utica Coffee Shop and other downtown restaurants and attractions. Please inquire about leasing opportunities! The Sullivan is an apartment community located in Oneida County and the 13502 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Utica City attendance zone.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Sullivan in Downtown Utica is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Sullivan in Downtown Utica has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Sullivan in Downtown Utica
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Sullivan in Downtown Utica offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Sullivan in Downtown Utica goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Sullivan in Downtown Utica receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Sullivan in Downtown Utica is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Sullivan in Downtown Utica does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Sullivan in Downtown Utica is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • 1 coworking space or cafe within 1 mile
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

Social life

  • 123 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 8 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Sullivan in Downtown Utica compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1.5 miles away
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Distance from transit
More than 2.0 miles from public transportation
Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.0 miles away

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Rent trends in Utica

1-bedroom apartments at The Sullivan in Downtown Utica cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Utica.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Utica
A table of studio rental data trends in Utica
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$895
November 2024$885
December 2024$921
January 2025$911
February 2025$900
March 2025$899
April 2025$900
May 2025$899
July 2025$1,150
August 2025$1,175
September 2025$1,200
October 2025$1,200
February 2026$1,200
March 2026$1,200
April 2026$1,086
May 2026$1,048
June 2026$933
July 2026$895
August 2026$912

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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Schools near The Sullivan in Downtown Utica

Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Boces

4747 middle sttlmnt rd

new hartford, NY, 13413

K-12Public

Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego Boces

352 gros blvd

herkimer, NY, 13350

K-12Public

New York State School for the Deaf

401 turin st

rome, NY, 13440

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Utica near 70 Genesee St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 70 Genesee St, Utica

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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