Empire Facility Management LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The decision is prompted by the property management and cleaning service provider’s attempt to restructure debts. Court records state that the Watertown, New York-based company has chosen to proceed in the case as a “small business debtor.”
Empire Facility Management LLC Files for Chapter 11
Empire Facility Management LLC made a voluntary bankruptcy filing on February 27, according to the latest case details available on PACER. The case is being heard in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York.
Case filings note that Empire Facility Management LLC has made its filing as a “small business debtor.” Companies qualify for this designation under federal bankruptcy law. Empire Facility Management filed under Chapter 11, Subchapter V, which is designed for small businesses.
In addition, court records state that the aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts of Empire Facility Management LLC are less than $3,424,000. The figure excludes debts owed to insiders or affiliates and reflects current federal limits, which are adjusted periodically.
Company Background
Empire Facility Management offers a range of commercial building maintenance and operational support services in Watertown and throughout Northern New York. Its industry scope includes general office spaces, medical offices, restaurants, manufacturing/industrial facilities, banks, gyms, commercial buildings, and more.
The company website of the property management and cleaning company states that Empire Facility Management has a combined staff experience of over 20 years. As a family-owned business, the Watertown-based company emphasizes maintaining both interior and exterior aspects of commercial facilities.
Services include remodeling, lawn maintenance, flooring, painting, basement finishing, plumbing, and electrical upgrades.
Case Related Details
Court filings state that attorney Jeb Singer of J. Singer Law Group is legally representing the company in court. The attorney submitted a fee amount of $1,738 during the voluntary filing. In addition, Noah Hodge, the company’s president, is mentioned as its authorized representative in the petition.
Further information mentioned in the Chapter 11 Subchapter V petition is:
- Filing Date: February 27, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition, Subchapter V
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-30137
- Estimated Assets: $100,001-$500,000
- Estimated Liabilities: $100,001-$500,000
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
As of now, the Watertown-based company owes around 49 creditors in total. Court filings indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
The filing also includes a list of the company’s 20 largest unsecured creditors who are not insiders. Some of these are Fundamental Capital LLC d/b/a Nexi Finance, Clark’s Contracting, and Quick Dry Carpet Cleaning.
The company also submitted required bankruptcy documents, including a summary of assets and liabilities, a statement of financial affairs, and attorney compensation disclosures.
As the latest bankruptcy case of Empire Facility Management LLC progresses in the court, its future viability is set to depend largely on its impending Chapter 11 plan.
