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Housing, Retail Planned for Former Voelker's Lanes Property
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Plans for the former Voelker's Bowling Lanes site in North Buffalo are moving forward as developers seek to transform the vacant property into a mixed-use development featuring apartments, retail space and recreational amenities. The site, located at one of Buffalo's busiest intersections, has remained empty since...
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Buffalo property tax hike to begin July 1
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In just over three weeks, a 19% property tax hike will start to take effect in Buffalo, but it will take a few months to show up on homeowners’ bills. Deputy Buffalo Mayor Benjamin Swanekamp shared how resources, including a property tax calculator, can help residents prepare for July 1, when […]
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Construction Watch: Amherst Commons Apartments
Work is underway on an affordable apartment complex on the site of the former Amherst Bowling Center property at 47 E. Amherst Street. Regan Development purchased the site in November for $2 million. The three-story, U-shaped building will include one, two and three-bedroom units. Additional features are ADA dwelling units,...
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Canisius University selling Main Street property
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Canisius University is selling its historic Lyons Hall property on Main Street, the school confirmed Thursday. The former Mount St. Joseph High School, Canisius acquired the property, located at 2048 Main Street in 2006. It housed several academic programs and professor offices. A sale price was not listed, but is being […]
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Refilling: Second Attempt at 619-621 W. Delavan
Ellicott Development has drafted a new plan for two vacant parcels at 619 and 621 W. Delavan Avenue. After failing to win approval for two new homes for the site in 2018, Ellicott is now proposing a three-story, six-unit apartment building which would be accessed from their existing parking lot at 905 Elmwood, a four-story building at 905 Elmwood Ellicott constructed in 2017 that features commercial space and 21 apartments.
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Five Units Planned at 192 Bidwell Parkway
Neighbors and preservationists were relieved to see renovations started on the long-vacant structure at 192 Bidwell Parkway in recent months. The fire-damaged, and partially renovated building’s future has been in doubt for some time. We now know what is planned for the site. Owners Maura and Charles Winkler of Colden are working with Abstract Architecture to convert the three-unit building into five residential units. The project requires a variance to allow for the increased density.
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Construction Watch: Main Street Lofts
Main Street Lofts, a $50.6 million affordable housing project in the Midtown area, south of Canisius College is heading towards completion. The project includes 147 residential units in a five-story, 140 unit building along Main Street and one single level unit and seven two-story townhouses along Masten Avenue in the rear.
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Done Deal: Parkside Candies Building
Sweet! The historic Parkside Candies building has a new owner. Medusa Development1 LLC has purchased the building at 2302 Main Street last week for $500,000 from 2302 Main LLC. The purchase includes a two-story building fronting on Main and a one-story building behind it along West Oakwood. The building is the original Parkside location and not the larger, more ornate Parkside property located at 3208 Main Street that is still for sale.
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Diamond Lofts Project Advances with Property Purchase
Plans for redevelopment of a seven-story warehouse and construction of a new building around it are moving forward. Contractor R.E. McNamara’s 1440 Main Street LLC has purchased half the property needed for its Diamond Lofts project. McNamara purchased 1458 Main Street, the former home of AAA Safe & Lock Co., on Friday for $860,000 from Frederick A. Culliton Jr.
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Developer plans 160 apartments near Walden Galleria
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Legacy Development has plans to build 160 apartments on a lot bordering the Walden Galleria, but Cheektowaga planning officials have expressed concerns about the project. Legacy affiliate Main McKesson LP has owned 100 McKesson Parkway since 2023. When his company bought the property, Legacy President Frank...
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3-Day CooCoo U Liquidation Sale
CooCoo U is continuing to downsize its warehouse location at 133 Watts Street Buffalo NY 14207 (near the corner of Tonawanda Street). Since opening its premier retail location on Niagara Street in 2024, owner Michael Merisola has been hosting a series of liquidation sales at his former retail location, which is now dedicated to housing his excess stock of mid-mod, space age, art deco, MCM, kinetic, sputnik, and futuristic furniture and home accessory collections.
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Renters advocate for rent stabilization in N.Y. state as costs continue to rise
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A rally took place outside of New York state Sen. Jeremy Cooney’s office on Wednesday. Advocates were asking for him to co-sponsor the Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants (REST) Act, which aims to stabilize the increasing costs of rent. Rochester Tenant Union, Citizen Action of...