Dreaming About This Handsome Fella

I spotted this handsome brick building in the Masten Park area (near Main / Utica) a week ago and cannot stop thinking about it. I guess I’ll have to inquire… brick buildings like this are hard to save because they often are so small but have environmental issues and the utilities are often in need of repair due to neglect or vacancy. That is why it is CRITICAL to not let them go vacant. Imagine the possibilities - it could be a workshop, garage, office… maybe even a mixed use building!

580 Niagara: What's Next?

Right before Valentine’s day, we asked the community to make calls to save this little cottage - it was going to be demolished by the City of Buffalo because the front house was a huge health and safety issue. The front building was ultimately demolished but the City of Buffalo gave us some time to find a solution for the rear little cottage that dates back to 1870 or so. Phew!

We are currently trying to track down the owner. This is the vacancy vortex in a nutshell.

The good news is:

1. It is boarded up - thanks to Jeff and Yoav from our team who got some boards on the windows.

2. We have support from Preservation Buffalo Niagara - they helped immensely with the discussions at City Hall for us. (Thanks PBN!)

3. We also have loads of interest from people who want to buy it as well, which is a great thing.

Thank you to everyone who made calls to City Hall! We appreciate it so much. We are keeping an eye out as best as we can. (Our office is right across the street!) It will be saved - we just have to get it unstuck.

Stay tuned.