One of the few remaining commercial buildings in the historic arts village of Franklin is available, and much of the work has been completed by the seller. The former William Hyzer and Sons Feed Store dominates the charming Main Street, sharing a wall with the building that houses LAVA Interiors. It is beside Kabinett & Kammer and Gary Graham422, and across from The Tulip and Rose restaurant. This "three brick" building is extra wide, and the inside space is bright and open.

Downstairs features original wooden floors, 12 foot ceilings, wainscotted walls, and 1750 square feet of historic charm with a half bath and a kitchenette. The first level currently has no central heat. Upstairs, a one bedroom apartment is leased for $950/mo. It is warmed by propane/hot air heat. Another large, bright room upstairs is rented as an art studio for $750/mo. It, like downstairs, is unheated. The village of Franklin was awarded a $1M RestoreNY state grant in June 2025 for downtown revitalization and capital improvements before May 2027.

Delaware County Economic Development can advise on the application process and whether a new owner can apply for a portion of those funds. What’s already done: a new electric panel, new apartment water heater, mold remediation, storefront paint and wall repair, repair of original storefront windows, new roof and gutters in 2021, refinish of original iron facade, and refinish of the front deck in 2026. The planned work included repointing and replacement, as needed, of exterior brick, adding heat to storefront and art studio, updating the shared septic to a Fuji Clean system, adding a bathroom on the first floor for the art studio tenant, adding a ramp to the side of the building for accessibility, and creating a deck off the back of the building.

Behind the building, not included in sale, is more commercial space across the parking lot that is home to the Good Taste Epicurean Market and Good Taste Fine Wine and Spirits. If your dream is to open a business in a thriving small upstate village in the Catskills, this is your golden opportunity. The current owner has put love and money into renovating this building, and has clear information on what projects remain.

Franklin is a small village with a big reputation. A National Historic district, it draws visitors from all over every summer for its unique decor and antique shops, as well as professional shows at the Franklin Stage. It hosts the Stagecoach Run Art Festival each July and gets many visitors in the area for the popular baseball programs in Cooperstown and Oneonta. If you are an investor, this location will be easy to rent.

The village has no coffee shop or bakery, no general store, and no full grocery – these are all businesses that would be welcomed by locals and visitors alike. A cafe would do well, and village regulations allow the sale of alcohol with meals. This substantial brick building has seen Franklin’s past and present, and will be an important part of its future.