Historic Townhouse Now Loft-Style Office Space
It's not very often that an office tenant decides to become an owner and landlord. But that scenario has played out nicely for those of us rooting on downtown's revival. The Carmina & Wood architecture firm purchased the six-story former McDonald's Townehouse building at 487 Main, corner of Mohawk, in 2004. After a top-to-bottom renovation, the firm now occupies the top two floors of the 83-year old building.
At only 15,000 sq.ft, the small size of the building likely discouraged traditional office or residential developers and the structure sat vacant for several years. But where others saw hurdles, Carmina & Wood saw opportunity. They were able to profile their talent in a building of their own and save a historic building on the Main Street pedestrian mall.
The remaining loft-style office space in their building is on the market for lease. Floors are approximately 2,400 sq.ft., ideal for small firms that desire the status of occupying their own floor. The first floor is also available for retail or restaurant use. Hastings Cohn is the leasing agent: 886-3325.
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david s
Another great example of Buffalo's new generation that steps up and does things instead of stting and waiting for others. The building just to the south of this one is very distinctive as well and is in need of a loving owner. Here is to hoping it gets one.
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Steve Soroka
very nice....that building has always been an eyesore....looks great!
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brainman
beautiful redo! one-by-one...you can feel the momentum growing through the city streets. last year i was advised to invest in a condo in florida then flip it for a profit. then the same person said to forget it...invest in buffalo instead...the value is incredible but prices will be soaring fast. i am so there.
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Brian
Great work you do westcoastperspective...Keep up the good work and keep it coming
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Bizzles
Now all I want to see along that stretch is the Christian Science Reading room next door combined with the boarded up red building next to it to make an attractive 3 story office building.
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mo
how about some people?
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John C.
The first floor would make a great Retail Store (Gap, Banana Republic, Express, etc.) I am tired of seeing restaurants and offices taking over all the first floor spaces. Time for RETAIL. We have the customers, let's try it.
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