JL Construction Enterprises, Inc. supports redevelopment and new construction projects through expert site work, demolition, and infrastructure services.
Golden Hill
Golden Hill is a transformative new mixed-income residential community in Kingston, New York. The site work package, which included foundational excavation and utility infrastructure installation, was completed in the fall of 2025. Construction progressed ahead of schedule, positioning Golden Hill to deliver affordable and market-rate housing to Kingston sooner than anticipated.
Package: Full Site Work
Developer: Pennrose
General Contractor: Haynes Construction
Year Completed: 2025
Duration: 14 Months
Category: New mixed- income commercial residential
Chick-Fill-A
The Chick-fil-A located at Central Avenue in Albany represents a successful ground-up redevelopment project, transforming a former car dealership site into a modern, high-capacity quick-service restaurant. The project included the demolition of existing structures, full site excavation and grading, and the installation of new utilities and stormwater infrastructure.
Package: Demolition & Site Work
Developer: Chick-Fil-A LLC
General Contractor: Conboy-Mannion Construction
Year Completed: 2024
Duration: 8 Months
Category: Commercial
The Barn
The 104 Smith Avenue Redevelopment, is a commercial adaptive reuse project in Kingston, NY focused on revitalizing a long-underutilized industrial factory in Midtown. The scope of work included selective demolition, comprehensive site preparation, and rehabilitation of the existing structure to accommodate flexible commercial uses. Building system upgrades and site improvements are designed to meet current code requirements while preserving the industrial character of the F&K Building.
Package: Demolition, Restore & Site Work
Developer: MHV Development
Location: Kingston, NY
Year Completed: 2025
Duration: 8 Months
Category: Commercial
Quality Inn
The Quality Inn redevelopment is a significant affordable housing initiative underway in Kingston, New York. The redevelopment includes extensive site work, demolition, and infrastructure upgrades to support the adaptive reuse of the property. Construction is progressing at a steady pace, keeping the project on track to deliver high-quality, affordable housing options in Kingston.
Package: Demolition & Site Work
Developer: RUPCO
General Contractor: Christa Construction
Year Completed: 2026
Duration: 16 Months
Category: Redevelopment Affordable Housing
Cold Spring Apartments
The Cold Spring Apartments in Tannersville, NY is a $31 million affordable housing project replacing the long-vacant Cold Spring Hotel with a modern, intergenerational residential community. The development consists of three buildings totaling 56 units, providing a mix of workforce and senior housing, fully accessible apartments, and shared community amenities.
The scope of work includes demolition of the former hotel, comprehensive site preparation, earthwork and grading, installation of new underground utilities and stormwater management systems.
Package: Demolition & Site Work
Developer: RUPCO
General Contractor: Tern Construction
Year Completed: 2027
Duration: 18 Months
Category: Affordable Housing
More Project Highlights
Locust Hill
The Locust Hill project in Rhinebeck is an affordable housing development along Rhinecliff Road. Work includes site preparation, mass earthwork and grading, building pad excavation, underground utilities and drainage, retaining walls, and site concrete.
St. Mary’s Church
The St. Mary’s Church project in Kingston, NY was a community service effort focused on improving safety and accessibility while preserving the church’s historic character. Work included construction of a new retaining wall, installation of railings, and replacement of sidewalks to enhance site access for parishioners and visitors.
Dicks Sporting Goods
The Dick’s Sporting Goods project in Kingston involved redevelopment of the former Gander Mountain site to support continued retail use and economic activity. Work included selective demolition, site preparation, grading, and coordination with existing utilities and access points to prepare the site for a modern retail facility..
Barrel Factory: Phase 1 & 2
The Barrel Factory project in Kingston included selective demolition, site preparation, and infrastructure work supporting both adaptive reuse and new residential construction. Phase I involved demolition and upgrades to convert a historic warehouse into a mixed-use building with 12 residential units, while Phase II included mass grading, underground utilities, stormwater systems, and site improvements supporting a new four-story residential building.
Tesla Dealership
The Tesla dealership project in Albany, NY included demolition of the former school building and comprehensive site preparation to support new commercial construction. Scope of work included selective demolition, clearing, excavation, mass grading, installation of underground utilities and drainage systems, and associated site improvements for development of a new automotive sales and service facility.
Freedom Springs
Freedom Springs is a mixed-use affordable housing development in Albany, NY consisting of two new 3-story buildings totaling approximately 115,800 square feet. The project includes 120 affordable housing units and 4,400 square feet of ground-floor commercial space designed to serve residents and the surrounding community.