285 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
What This Apartment Offers
Welcome to 285 West Ave,a well-maintained duplex on a quiet,tree-lined street in the heart of Buffalo's Lower West Side — just steps from Kleinhans Music Hall and a short walk to the shops and restaurants of Allen St,Niagara St,and Connecticut St. Bus Route 3 stops right at the corner of West and Pennsylvania. This second-floor apartment is bright,freshly painted,and move-in ready. A private entrance off the shared front porch leads up a spacious stairway,making move-in day and grocery hauls easy. Inside you'll find a kitchen with plenty of prep space,a massive primary bedroom with a walk-in closet,a dedicated dining room,a living room,a smaller second bedroom or office,and a laundry room off the bathroom — everything you need in a two bedroom without any wasted space. Up to two cats welcome with prior approval. Tenant pays gas,electric,and internet. No off-street parking,no smoking. Available immediately. 3x net income and 675+ credit required. Room measurements Bedroom 1: 19’ 6” x 8’ 6” Closet: 1’ 9” x 7’ 9” Bedroom 2: 9’ 11” x 9’ 2” Closet 2: 5’ 1” x 3’ 11” Living room: 14’ 5” x 10’ 9” Dining room: 15’ 1” x 12’ 10” Kitchen: 9’ 2 x 13’ 4” Bathroom: 7’ 9” x 7’ 3” Laundry room: 3’ x 8’ 3” MLS ID B1702088
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Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable
Transit
Some public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable
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Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
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Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Airport
21 min Drive
Airport
28 min Drive
Local Education
Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| D'Youville College | Walk: 7 min (0.4 mi) |
| SUNY Erie, City Campus | Drive: 4 min (1.8 mi) |
| SUNY Buffalo | Drive: 8 min (3.1 mi) |
| Canisius College | Drive: 8 min (3.3 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 285 West Ave proximity to Stuyvesant Plaza, West Side Plaza, and Main Place Mall. Stuyvesant Plaza is 0.9 miles away, and West Side Plaza is within a 24 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, 285 West Ave has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 21.8 miles. Transit options include Allen/Medical Campus and Summer-Best.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 285 West Ave are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.1 miles, including Canalside, Buffalo Museum of Science, and Buffalo Harbor State Park.
Airports
Living in Front Park provides easy access to Buffalo Niagara International, located just 20 minutes from 285 West Ave. Another nearby airport is Niagara Falls International, located 19.3 miles away.
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