Allentown: Buffalo’s Historic and Artistic Heart
The Granite Works is located in Allentown, one of Buffalo’s most beloved and walkable neighborhoods.

Nearby Neighborhoods to Explore

• Downtown Buffalo – Business district with dining and entertainment
• Elmwood Village – Boutique shopping and local cafés
• Medical Corridor – Home to hospitals and research institutions

Historic Luxury with Modern Comforts
The Granite Works features restored 19th-century buildings with original brickwork, high ceilings, and luxury finishes.

Prime Location and Walkability

• Steps from Virginia Street, Main Street, and Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
• Surrounded by restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.

• Gated off-street parking and elevator access.
• Mixed-use building with on-site wine bar

Local Attractions

• Delaware Park – Trails, gardens, and outdoor recreation
• Buffalo General Medical Center – Major healthcare hub
• Jacobs School of Medicine – Academic and research center

• Walk to local cafés, bistros, and art galleries
• Explore nearby Chippewa Street and Theater District

• Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
• University at Buffalo Medical Campus
• Delaware North
• Odoo

Steps from Buffalo’s Top Employers
The Granite Works is located near the city’s largest medical and professional campuses.

Key Roadways and Transit

• Easy access to Main Street, Virginia Street, and I-190
• Walkable to Roswell Park, Buffalo General, and Jacobs School of Medicine

• University at Buffalo Medical Campus
• Roswell Park Cancer Center
• Buffalo General Medical Center
• Delaware North
• M&T Bank Headquarters

Community Features at The Granite Works

• Elevator access
• Off-street parking
• On-site maintenance

• In-unit washer/dryer
• Hardwood floors
• Fireplace
• Patio or balcony

The Granite Works offers 1 and 2 bedroom with one and two bathroom apartments in Buffalo, New York. To view current availability, please visit our Floor Plans page.

The availability and move in dates are all shown on our website by visiting the floor plan page. Our leasing specialists will be available to answer any specific questions you have. Sign up for text/email updates so we can keep you updated.

Our not your average size you'd find in Buffalo, NY - they are larger units that come with an open living space and large ceilings, letting in natural lighting throughout. Our 1- and 2-bedroom apartments average from 800 – 1,200 sq. ft. Check out our floor plans page to see the various layouts. Some units even have a private balcony!

The Granite Works in the Historic Allentown neighborhood provides a whole host of apartment and community amenities, including luxury finishes, granite counter tops, in-unit laundry, custom granite and tile showers, gated off street parking, a central location and much, much more. Visit our Amenities page for more information.

Yes, at The Granite Work, our Buffalo, NY apartments are cat friendly. Please contact us for more information about our pet policy. Sorry no dogs.

Yes, they are! The Granite Works Apartments are a Smoke Free Community!

Each apartment features a FULL-SIZE washers & dryers!

Yes! The Granite Works offers several online services, including paying rent and submitting 24/7 maintenance requests.

Yes! Applications can be completed through our website.

The application fee is only $20 per occupant and or guarantor.

Application fee of $20 to apply, security deposit when approved and first months rent at move in.

There will be a required deposit to hold a unit in your name at the time of the application. Please see out rental criteria.

Each adult applicant (18 years of age or older) must submit an online application through our secure application portal.

Applicants are subject to a credit and criminal background screening and will be charged a nonrefundable $20.00 application fee to cover the cost of the screening.

Approval is based on the rental criteria outlined herein.

Rental History

Previous rental history may be reviewed and verified. Unsatisfactory rental history, including a documented pattern of lease violations, unpaid rental obligations, or property damage, may affect eligibility.

Income History and Verification

• Applicants must upload written proof of a combined gross monthly income equal to at least three (3) times the monthly rent.
• All lawful sources of income will be considered if they can be verified in writing.
• Full-time students may be required to provide a qualified co-signer.

Credit History

As part of the application process, a consumer credit report, including the applicant’s FICO® credit score, will be obtained.

Generally, applicants should:

• Have a credit score of 600 or higher;
• Have satisfactory income and rental history;
• Not have unpaid utility collections; and
• Demonstrate an overall ability to meet financial obligations.

Applicants with credit scores below 600 or limited credit history may still be considered based on the overall application and may be required to provide a qualified co-signer or satisfy other reasonable conditions.

Applicants with an active bankruptty that has not been discharged may not qualify; however, applications will be reviewed on an individual basis consistent with applicable law.

Information appearing on the credit report, including previous addresses and employment history, may be verified during the application process.

Credit reports provided by applicants will not be accepted if they are more than thirty (30) days old.

Co-Signer Requirements

Co-signers must:

• Complete a separate rental application;
• Pay the required application fee;
• Have a minimum credit score of 600;
• Demonstrate gross monthly income of at least three (3) times the monthly rent;
• Upload a valid government-issued photo ID; and
• Upload acceptable proof of income.

Employment History and Verification

Applicants and co-signers must upload at least one month's recent pay stubs or other acceptable documentation verifying income.

Self-employed applicants or applicants receiving 1099 income must upload their two most recent federal tax returns or other acceptable documentation demonstrating income.

If the applicant is a business entity, the lease must be personally guaranteed by an individual acceptable to the landlord.

Final Determination

Each applicant’s circumstances are unique. Accordingly, First Amherst Development Group, LLC and its affiliates require a completed application before a determination can be made.

Meeting these criteria does not guarantee approval, and failure to satisfy one or more criteria does not necessarily result in denial.

First Amherst Development Group, LLC reserves the right to request additional documentation reasonably necessary to complete the application review.

All decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply.

First Amherst Development Group, LLC and its affiliates are Equal Housing Opportunity landlords. We comply with the Federal Fair Housing Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, and all other applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws.

We do not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, creed, marital status, lawful source of income, age, or any other protected characteristic.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply for tenancy. All completed applications are reviewed individually and in accordance with applicable law.

The Granite Works is around a 10-minute walk away from Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.

The Buffalo City School District serves our community as does the MANY other private, charter and magnet schools in the area! Here are some helpful links: https://www.buffaloschools.org/; https://www.niche.com/k12privateschools

YES! The Granite Works is located on both the Metro Rail and Bus Line!