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Ellicott Lofts
489 Ellicott St,
Buffalo,
NY
14203
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- Balcony
- Views
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About Ellicott Lofts
Experience Buffalo living at Ellicott Lofts. Located at 489 Ellicott St in Buffalo, this community is convenient to everything. Let the leasing team show you everything this community has in store. Select from 1 to 2 bedroom floor plans. Come see Ellicott Lofts today.
Ellicott Lofts is an apartment community located in Erie County and the 14203 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Buffalo City School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Gated
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Security System
- Fitness Center
- Gated
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Loft Layout
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Fireplace
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Views
- Loft Layout
- Balcony
489 Ellicott St,
Buffalo,
NY
14203
Downtown Buffalo is the urban heart of this large city nestled off Lake Erie. While it’s where you’ll find government buildings, businesses, and corporations, it’s also where you’ll discover culture, top-rated education, and welcoming residents. After all, Buffalo is the “City of Good Neighbors.” Downtown Buffalo is known for having one-of-a-kind sunsets over the water, which you may even be able to see from your new apartment! Public transit is abundant in downtown, so residents have no trouble commuting around the city.
The First Niagara Center, home arena of the Buffalo Sabres hockey team, sits on the district's southern border. In addition to sporting events, this venue hosts concerts by renowned performers. The Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino is another terrific destination with more than 800 slots, game tables, a bakery, and a sports bar. Residents and visitors alike enjoy visiting Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for live music performances, comedy shows, and Broadway performances.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,573 | $1,107 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,468 | $1,239 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,625 | $1,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,198 | $1,687 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
Ellicott Lofts is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from SUNY Erie, City Campus. It is also near D'Youville College and Canisius College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
512 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
402 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
392 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
369 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
234 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
402 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,148 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
651 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
286 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Buffalo include Fountain Plaza, located 0.3 mile from Ellicott Lofts. Ellicott Lofts is near Buffalo Niagara International, located 10.9 miles or 17 minutes away, and Niagara Falls International, located 20.4 miles or 31 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.2 mi |
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Drive: | 33 min | 21.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Buffalo Niagara International
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.9 mi |
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Niagara Falls International
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Drive: | 31 min | 20.4 mi |
Walkability Near Ellicott 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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 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
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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 Ellicott Lofts.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
Ellicott Lofts has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 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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Canalside
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Buffalo Museum of Science
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Buffalo Harbor State Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
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Delaware Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
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Tifft Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 8 min | 5.0 mi |
Ellicott Lofts has 5 parks within 5.0 miles, including Canalside, Buffalo Museum of Science, and Buffalo Harbor State Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi |
Ellicott Lofts has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is Kaleida Health which is 0.7 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 30 min | 20.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 22.4 mi |
Ellicott Lofts is 20.9 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.
489 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203