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1155 Main St,
Buffalo, NY 14209
$1,239 - $2,100
Studio - 2 Beds
257 Lafayette Center Lofts
257 Lafayette Ave,
Buffalo,
NY
14213
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- Security System
- Day Care
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Business Center
About 257 Lafayette Center Lofts
Discover your new home at 257 Lafayette Center Lofts in Buffalo, NY. This community is located at 257 Lafayette Ave in the Grant Ferry area of Buffalo. This community provides 1 to 2 bedroom apartments. The leasing staff is ready to help you find your perfect new place. Contact us today to learn more about our community and find your new home at 257 Lafayette Center Lofts.
257 Lafayette Center Lofts is an apartment community located in Erie County and the 14213 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Buffalo City School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Recycling
Business Center
Day Care
- Laundry Facilities
- Day Care
- Security System
- Recycling
- Business Center
- Walking/Biking Trails
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Vaulted Ceiling
257 Lafayette Ave,
Buffalo,
NY
14213
Bordered by Black Rock Canal, the vibrant neighborhood of Grant Ferry offers its residents a slew of amenities, including unique shops, stores, and restaurants in its commercial district. Locals love grabbing a cold beer and a bite to eat at Resurgence Brewing Company or brunch at the Left Bank, an upscale eatery with a globally-inspired menu.
Grant Ferry residents who want to be close to all of the action choose apartments along Grant Street, West Ferry Street, or Elmwood Avenue, all within a short walk of shops and restaurants. Additionally, neighborhood residents enjoy living just minutes from iconic cultural venues such as Frank Lloyd Wright's Fontana Boathouse and Kleinhans Music Hall, a historic landmark and home to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Grant Ferry | Buffalo, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,105 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,085 | $1,243 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,478 | $1,449 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $781 | $1,680 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
257 Lafayette Center Lofts is within 4 minutes or 1.3 miles from SUNY Buffalo. It is also near D'Youville College and Canisius College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
368 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
934 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
234 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
651 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
363 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
122 Students
Attendance Zone
Private High School
Grades 9-12
398 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Buffalo include Delavan/Canisius College, located 1.7 miles from 257 Lafayette Center Lofts. 257 Lafayette Center Lofts is near Buffalo Niagara International, located 10.4 miles or 20 minutes away, and Niagara Falls International, located 17.5 miles or 29 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 9.7 mi |
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Drive: | 31 min | 19.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Buffalo Niagara International
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Drive: | 20 min | 10.4 mi |
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Niagara Falls International
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Drive: | 29 min | 17.5 mi |
Walkability Near 257 Lafayette Center Lofts
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
76
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 257 Lafayette Center Lofts.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
257 Lafayette Center Lofts has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Delaware Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
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Buffalo Zoo
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
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Buffalo Museum of Science
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Canalside
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
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Buffalo Harbor State Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.8 mi |
257 Lafayette Center Lofts has 5 parks within 5.8 miles, including Delaware Park, Buffalo Zoo, and Buffalo Museum of Science.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
257 Lafayette Center Lofts has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Buffalo Psychiatric Center which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 27 min | 18.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 19.5 mi |
257 Lafayette Center Lofts is 18.0 miles from Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including Niagara Falls Air Force Reserve.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
257 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213