Erected in 1919, this building was a massive food warehouse and trucking terminal. In 2001-02 it was converted into some of Buffalois most interesting and hip rental units. Though they share certain features, including 14i ceilings, modern design, solid wood doors, iluxuryi lighting and state-of-the-art kitchens, thatis where the similarities end. In this complex, thereis a wide range of floor plans, color schemes, and special features to suit a variety of preferences. Perhaps thatis why the tenant base is equally diverse, with residents ranging from their 20s to their 60s, single to married, and even some young families.
Located on Scott Street near Michigan Avenue in the heart of industrial Buffalo, the lofts @ elk terminal was the first of the cityis industrial-to-residential conversion projects to officially house residents. The first tenants moved in during the fall of 2001, when the building contained just two finished units. Demand was fierce, and 10 additional units were completed within eight weeks and immediately occupied. Since then, 40 more units were designed and completed, for a total of 52 unique living spaces.
Apartments range from 880 square feet to 2,500 square feet, with one- and two-bedroom configurations and two-level loft spaces. Each unit has its own charm: while one apartment contains exposed brick walls and glossy cherry wood cabinetry, the next has huge walk-in closets and a concrete breakfast bar. Some units have Jacuzzi tubs, some have access to iloading docki patios, and some have skylights. The fun is in viewing the available units and deciding which one is right for you.
This has become such a community,i says broker Carole Holcberg of Holcberg Ltd. iA neighborhood unto itself.i Many residents socialize with one another, and summers at elk terminal are particularly active. Residents take advantage of events at Dunn Tire Park, located just a few blocks away, by hosting barbeques and parties on evenings when fireworks light up the night sky. Residents make the most of their outdoor patios; one tenant created a striking outdoor icourtyardi abundant with flowers, greenery and even a small fountain.
iOur ideal resident is someone who wants to be an apartment dweller but doesnit want a cookie-cutter apartment,i said Holcberg. Rent ranges from $795 to $1895, with most falling somewhere in between. There are units available right now. For more information, or to see elk terminalis many charms for yourself, contact Carole Holcberg at Holcberg Ltd. at 716.884.1144. Willing to sign a three-year lease? The developers will even custom-build you an apartment in one of the few unfinished bays still available in the complex.
Excerpt from the article, CITY LIVING: the lofts @ elk terminal, by J. Rung which originally ran in BR’s Summer/Fall ’04 issue.
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