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Preservation Board Approves Repairs, Tables Demolitions

BuffaloApr 16, 20262 min read

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The board unanimously approved seven preservation certificates, including an accessibility ramp at 40 Benzinger Street and extensive restoration work at 761 Main Street. It tabled three demolition proposals and a proposed Hospital Hill Historic District until April 30, 2026.

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What this means

Several property improvements can move forward, though some approvals include design conditions or require final plans. The board required historically compatible window, sign, and masonry treatments at several properties. Demolition proposals for three dwelling-related structures, along with removal of a masonry archway and creation of the Hospital Hill Historic District, were delayed for further consideration.

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Approved with conditions a wall sign and address sign at 124 Elmwood Avenue; the wall sign must have a colored border drawn from the logo.
Approved replacement of four windows at 824 Delaware Avenue and two skylights at 1141 Delaware Avenue, 1E.
Approved the general placement and concept of an accessibility ramp at 40 Benzinger Street; final plans must be reviewed before the certificate is issued.
Approved with conditions repairs at 52 St. Johns Place, including foundation and chimney work and rebuilding the rear door frame; basement windows cannot be glass block.
Approved with conditions three vinyl egress windows at 30 Whitney Place, requiring exterior muntins to match the existing windows.
Approved extensive restoration and repair work at 761 Main Street, including bay windows, storefront bulkheads, transoms, entry doors, stucco, parapet masonry, and the roof.
Tabled removal of the remaining masonry archway at 1537 Jefferson Avenue until April 30, 2026.
Tabled establishment of the Hospital Hill Historic District until April 30, 2026.
Tabled demolition proposals for an accessory dwelling at 311 Winslow Avenue and double-unit dwellings at 315 Normal Avenue and 706 Smith Street until April 30, 2026.

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