PPG Development Plans Revival of Grossinger’s Resort

• PPG Development is planning a major redevelopment of the former Grossinger’s Catskill Resort site at 91 Grossinger Road, Liberty, NY 12754, on approximately 1,029 acres.
• The proposed year-round destination would include a 100-room hotel, about 175 private residences, two golf courses, an equestrian and polo center, restaurants, a farm, sports facilities and a spa and wellness center.
• The project is planned in four phases, beginning with the resort hotel, cottages, sporting facilities, agricultural operations and one golf course.
• PPG Development purchased the property for $14.75 million in June 2025. The redevelopment is currently under local planning review and will also undergo state environmental review.

What The Grossinger’s Redevelopment Will Include

Ari Pearl's PPG Development is looking to give one of the Catskills' most recognizable resort properties a completely new life. The former Grossinger's resort in Liberty, New York, covers roughly 1,029 acres and is being planned as a year-round luxury resort and residential community. PPG's current project materials describe a destination combining hospitality, golf, equestrian activities, wellness, dining, recreation and private residences. The plans call for approximately 100 hotel rooms and 175 private residences, along with two golf courses, a polo and equestrian center, a farm, sports complex, restaurants and wellness facilities. PPG's project page also lists a 17-acre golf academy and practice facility, indoor and outdoor tennis, pickleball and padel, pools, hiking, water sports and other recreational amenities.

What The Development Will Preserve From Grossinger’s Legacy

Grossinger's was once one of the best-known resorts in New York's Catskills, particularly during the height of the Borscht Belt era in the 1950s and 1960s. The property eventually closed in 1986, and most of the original buildings were demolished in 2018. PPG's plan is not a simple restoration of the former resort. Instead, the developer is using the property's history as the foundation for a new destination built around golf, hospitality, wellness and outdoor recreation. One of the most notable elements is the planned restoration of the historic Big G golf course, alongside a second course. The project is also expected to retain the property's connection to equestrian activities, with a new polo and equestrian center planned as part of the overall destination.

What The Four-Phase Plan Looks Like

The redevelopment is expected to move forward in four phases rather than attempting to build the entire property at once. The first phase is planned to include the resort hotel, cottages, sporting areas, agricultural operations and one of the golf courses. Additional residential, hospitality, recreational and golf components would follow as later phases are developed. The scale of the site gives PPG room to create a destination where the hotel, residences and recreational amenities operate as parts of one larger resort community.

What PPG Development Brings To The Project

The developer behind the redevelopment is PPG Development, a South Florida-based company founded and led by Ari Pearl. PPG describes itself as a commercial and residential developer focused on high-end residential, hospitality and golf-related projects. Pearl serves as the company's Founder and CEO and has more than two decades of experience in South Florida real estate. PPG's team says it has developed more than 2 million square feet and has more than 2,500 residential units in its development pipeline. The company has also developed golf-oriented projects in South Florida, including The Residences at Shell Bay, where PPG partnered with Witkoff. That experience gives the developer a background in combining residential development, hospitality and private-club amenities.

What The Approval Process Looks Like

PPG purchased the Grossinger's property for $14.75 million in June 2025. The redevelopment is now being reviewed by the Town of Liberty Planning Board, with the project also expected to undergo review under New York's State Environmental Quality Review Act. The project's environmental review will be an important step given the size of the property and the number of proposed uses. Golf courses, residential development, hospitality facilities, water features, agricultural operations and recreational amenities will all need to be considered as the plans move through the regulatory process. PPG's current project materials identify Hart Howerton as the architect for Grossinger's.

What The Project Could Mean For The Catskills

If approved and built as envisioned, the redevelopment would turn a long-vacant property into a major year-round destination for Sullivan County. The combination of a hotel, private residences, golf, equestrian facilities, dining, wellness and recreation could attract visitors well beyond the traditional summer resort season. It could also create a new residential and hospitality hub while bringing employment and economic activity back to a property that has been largely dormant for decades. The project is still in the planning and review stage, so its final size, design and timeline could change as PPG works through local and state approvals.