201 Ellicott

Organization Name: Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation

Project Title: 201 Ellicott

Project Location: Buffalo, New York

Project Description:
Completed in November 2021, 201 Ellicott is a progressive development that contributes to the growing vibrancy of Downtown Buffalo, NY through the introduction of affordable housing and a fresh food market. The cornerstone of the development is 201 affordable units for lease, including 1-bed/1-bath and 2-bed/1-bath units. Finishes and features include luxury vinyl plank floors, kitchen with wood cabinets, bathroom with wood vanity cabinet, bedroom(s) with ample closet, pet-friendly and ADA adaptable. Tenants will enjoy a fitness and community room, indoor bicycle storage, and outdoor spaces. In addition to the affordable housing element, the project scope included the introduction of a fresh food market, operated by Braymiller Market, totaling 20,000 SF. The mix of retail and wholesale space services local restaurants as well as the general public, offering fresh fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, catering, and other items. Connectivity to transportation options is achieved through the creation of a mobility hub, connecting tenants with transit while encouraging walking, bicycling, and shared vehicles. 201 Ellicott is a quick walk to the Light Rail Rapid Transit, within blocks of 8 bus stops, a

Community Impact:
The 201 Ellicott project successfully transformed a ±2.5 acre surface parking lot into a mixed-use, mobility-oriented development, bringing an affordable fresh food market, as well as 201 affordable rental housing units and a mobility hub, creating a unique gateway project for the City of Buffalo.. The project’s guiding principles, as identified through public and stakeholder input include: Affordability: welcoming a diverse group of residents to the urban core; Vibrancy: activating street life; Mobility: maximizing connectivity; and Health & Wellness: making fresh food available to an underserved community. These principles were realized as the development took shape, optimizing the site for its highest and best use. Specifically, affordable housing options were made available in the city’s downtown core, a food desert was greened, making fresh food options a reality through the market component, and a multi-modal transportation hub was created to enhance transportation options and encourage connectivity with the entire city. Beyond the physical structures, an important connection between a thriving neighborhood and the city’s core was established and extended services and amenities to residents

Organization Description:
Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation’s origin dates back to 1981, starting as a small development company in Buffalo, N.Y. and evolving to a full service corporate real estate firm with over 200 employees. Ciminelli has offices in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, serving a portfolio in seven states. We offer general corporate real estate services including facilities and asset management, residential management, brokerage services/acquisitions and dispositions, and development services for a portfolio totaling approximately 23 million sq

Team Members:

Ciminelli’s project team included CannonDesign, Arc Building Partners, Redstone Equity Partners, M&T Bank, Evans Bank, Citibank, ECIDA Board of Directors, Smith & Henzy, Braymiller Market owner Stuart