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2F - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1079 sqft.

This two tiered unit allows for maximum light through it's oversized windows. It is one of the largest one bedroom units available. It also provides a utility closet as well as additional storage.


Retail A2
472 sqft.

This retail space includes a 435 sqft basement.


Retail A3
1298 sqft.

This retail space includes a 81074 sqft basement.


Retail A4
1317 sqft.

This retail space includes a 874 sqft basement.


If you wish to make an appointment to come see The Granite Works in person, please use our contact form or call our office at

(716) 839-1400

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May 19th, 2008
Buffalo News-Retail tenant coming to Granite Works
The Granite Works residential complex in the 800 block of Main Street in Buffalo will soon have a retail tenant. Just Vino, a European-style wine bar, will open in July in the reborn building. First Amherst Development, which converted the string of fire-scarred vacant buildings to upscale apartments in 2006, has waited to find “the ideal” retail tenants.

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May 16th, 2008
Business First-Granite Works can toast 1st tenant
Nearly two years after it opened, the Granite Works building in downtown Buffalo has landed its first retail tenant. The nearly two-year wait, however, was by design. "We were trying to be very patient," said Ben Obletz, First Amherst Development president and project developer. "We were waiting for the right use and the right project."

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May 15th, 2008
Buffalo Rising-Just Vino @ Granite Works
Buffalo's newest Wine Bar to open July 2008

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October 17th, 2007
City Of Buffalo 2006 Annual Report
Page 7 of the Mayor's Annual Report lists The Granite Works as an influential project in Buffalo's Economic Development.

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September 21st, 2007
2007 Brick by Brick Award Winner
Business First of Buffalo Best Residential - The Granite Works

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July 8th, 2007
Buffalo Spree Best of WNY
Obletz named Best Developer

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June 7th, 2007
Boy Scouts Of America Horizon Citizen of the Year
Obletz honored in appreciation of outstanding contributions to the local community and dedication to serving WNY.

October 6th, 2006
Downtown renovation project solid as granite
Business First

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May 1st, 2006
Amherst Chamber of Commerce Zenith Award Winner
Obletz accepted the Zenith Award from the Amherst Chamber of Commerce, honoring First Amherst Development Group for exhibiting superior dedication to maintaining the highest standard of ethical performance and professional service to its customers.








The Granite Works @ 846 Main Street, is a mixed-use development located on the 800 block of Main Street in downtown Buffalo that features the renovation and re-use of five adjacent historic structures that have stood vacant for over two decades.

The architectural integrity of the buildings were preserved and the original storefronts have been fully restored. The result is a new and vibrant urban village connecting the Central Business District and the Buffalo-Niagara Medical Campus.

Located one block from the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and Hauptman-Woodward Research Institute, The Granite Works is also within walking distance to the Buffalo Theatre District, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo General Hospital, Historic Allentown District as well as public subway and bus transportation.

The Granite Works includes 28 exceptional 1BR and 2BR residential units ranging in size from 700sf to 1,600sf. The residential units feature fully-applianced kitchens, 14’ ceilings and oversized windows offering incredible views of the City and surrounding neighborhoods.

In addition, The Granite Works offers 4,600sf of unique, street level commercial office / specialty retail space.


We are always accepting applications for new tenants.

If you wish to apply for either commercial or apartment space, please fill out our short application form and a leasing agent will contact you.

If you have other questions or concerns please contact us directly.






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