FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2026
Mayor Noble Announces Pike Plan Demolition to Begin Immediately
KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the contractors hired by the City of Kingston to demolish the Pike Plan canopies have been issued a notice to proceed.
Mayor Noble said, “After delays from baseless litigation, we will soon begin the demo of the Pike Plan in Uptown Kingston. As we all know, the structure has reached the end of its useful life and has become an eyesore in our beautiful historic Stockade District. I sincerely believe that the removal will lead to a marked improvement to the economic viability of the Uptown business district. This work will be done with as little disruption as possible and access to storefronts will be available at all times, but there will be limited street parking in the project area during active construction. The Uptown parking lots will be made free during this time. We ask for your patience, and look forward to having the canopies removed, so that the beautiful architecture will once again shine.”
Construction contractor Beam Enterprises of Chester, New York, will have four crews in four sections, beginning on the corners of N. Front Street moving inward simultaneously to remove the canopy one property at a time. Once N. Front is completed, crews will move to Wall Street. Work will include making the building water-tight and leaving it in a presentable condition.
No road closures are expected, but parking restrictions will be in place during construction. Parking in the Uptown lots will be free of charge for the duration of the project.
All sidewalks will remain open during construction, and public access will be provided to all storefronts during the demolition and for the duration of the project.
The City of Kingston will provide weekly construction updates. Demolition is expected to be completed by March 13, 2026.
Fees for all permits and applications for property and business owners to repair façades and for signage will be waived through October 2027 but must follow the standard process for approval. The Planning Office will be the point of initial contact, and other agencies, such as the Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission, Building Safety Division, and Public Works may become involved depending on project scope. The City of Kingston Planning Office has provided this guidance, and is also available to meet with property owners and tenants individually.