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Devoted to Downtown
Living, Working, and Playing in Downtown York with Ricky Quintero
BY: JONATHAN DESMARAIS | Marketing & Communications Manager
Downtown York has many devotees, but perhaps none bigger than Ricky Quintero. As the Executive Administrator to the Mayor of the City of York and one of Downtown’s most enthusiastic residents, Quintero embodies the optimism, creativity, and determination that has transformed Downtown York into the vibrant community it is today.
As an emigrant from Colombia to North Jersey as a teenager, it wasn’t until he moved to Downtown York as a young professional that he found the place where he knew he wanted to stay. What drew him to Downtown York? “The movement, the energy, the collaboration, and the vibe,” he says. “There’s a bright future for Downtown York, and I’m here to stay.”
Located on the fifth floor of the beautifully restored historic Haines Hotel, Quintero’s apartment has everything a downtown dweller would want — proximity, walkability, and an historic space with modern-day conveniences. The original tile and a vintage wall-mounted phone of Quintero’s apartment pair nicely with its modern kitchen and lofted ceilings. Located just a few floors below, residents are able to host gatherings in the impeccably restored 1920s era Speakeasy, complete with vintage bar, pool table, record player and expansive views of “The History of Pottery” mural on the side of the Appell Center.
Quintero’s couch is a front row seat to all the action. On summer nights he loves opening his windows and taking in the sounds, sights and smells of the live music and outdoor dining of Restaurant Row and Gift Horse Brewing Company’s beer garden. His walk to work only takes five minutes and the only ride necessary to experience world-class dining, art, and entertainment is an elevator ride. When he’s looking for the quieter side of downtown dwelling, Quintero will visit the York County Heritage Rail Trail, just a few blocks away.
After moving with his mother from Colombia to the United States, Quintero explains that they were “searching for the American Dream.” As a young professional, he was in search of a community where he could devote his life to “joining the fabric of America.” He found it here in Historically Edgy Downtown York.
