BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The former Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, now the Annex Apartments, will soon be home to dozens of neighbors.
The building, which sat vacant for seven years, now has 36 units available to rent starting February 1.
"This was a long time coming," said Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon.
It's a historic preservation project. With help from New York State, it keeps some facets of the old building, while making it a modern place to live.
"People in Buffalo love our history and when they come through here that's one of the things they really like," said Nick Sinatra, Founder and CEO of Sinatra and Co.
Sinatra and Co. held a grand opening for the Annex Apartments at 245 Bryant Street on Saturday afternoon.
"I actually worked here years ago. It's just amazing how they've turned it around," said Christine Psaradelis, who worked in medical records. "I think any time they can save a building, change it and it's still here, is a good idea."
"You can see little touches of character in each of the apartments," said Alina Young. "They kept the same windows apparently. You can definitely see little pieces of the old hospital."
"This used to be my doctor's office so, it's a blessing to come in and see the building being re-used instead of going to waste," said Kimberly Thomas.
Scanlon said these and other apartments will help boost the City of Buffalo's population.
You can apply for one of the units online here.
