1363 Sycamore Street
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Location
1363 Sycamore Street, Buffalo NY 14211
Fillmore Council District
SBL Number: 101.71-6-5
Erie County Property Info
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Owner
City of Buffalo
Physical Description
2 1/2 story brick house with retail storefront. Multi-colored brick, stone lintels.
Current Condition
Demolished. Vacant lot.
History
- 1946-1994 - One owner from 1946 to 1978, and the next until 1994.
- 1994 - Ownership taken over by the city
- 1995 - The city wanted $2,500 for the building, an appraisal quoted $6,000, but no offers came in until Ruth Johnson and Iris Kirkwood offered $1,000. They later upped their offer to $1,500. A stalemate ensued until lawyers Peter J. Fiorella Jr. and Herbert M. Siegel donated the $1,000 difference to complete the sale.
- Ruth Johnson and Iris Kirkwood started Randi’s Red Door Cafe
Recent Events and Actions Taken
- 2007 - The cafe has since closed, and the building was taken back by the City
- 2009-2014 - Not available at auction, no for sale sign on the building
*September 15, 2014 - Demolished, without being presented for review to the Preservation Board. The building was stable, and was not listed for sale.
Other Pertinent Facts
Links
- The Buffalo News November 15, 1995 - "Woman's Dreams Falls $1,000 Short of City's Asking Price"
- The Buffalo News December 6, 1995 - "Woman With A Dream Finally Gets Her Building"
- MediaStudy.com, East Buffalo Gazette - Randi’s Red Door Cafe
- Fix Buffalo May 12, 2014 - 'City of Buffalo: For Sale - Week 1'
- fixBuffalo, September 2014 - City-owned 1363 Sycamore Street - Gone
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Added 2014-04-22 • Last changed 2014-09-16