Besen Partners has been exclusively retained by Ownership to market Highland Park – 164 Chalmers Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214. The property was built in 2019 and contains 39 total apartments with a mix of one and two bedrooms. The units offer an attractively large average square footage of 1,162 per unit. The property offers meaningful upside opportunity for a new buyer to increase the 2-bedroom units currently renting for below market, as well as lowering operational expenses which are running high relative to market averages.
Situated on the north side of Chalmers Avenue between Holden Street and Hill Street in Northeast Buffalo, the property offers modern apartment living with open layouts, in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, landscaped green space, off-street parking and excellent connectivity to public transportation. The asset is well-positioned within the North Buffalo rental market, offering residents spacious, thoughtfully designed floor plans and contemporary finishes in a professionally maintained setting.
Recent Apartment Development:
Highland Park represents a recent construction that took place on the site of a previously underutilized retail property into a modern residential community—aligning with Buffalo’s broader urban revitalization trend.
Modern Construction with Premium Finishes:
The attractive large units, averaging over 1,100 square feet, feature contemporary interiors that include stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry, and high-end finishes—supporting strong tenant demand and premium rent positioning relative to older housing stock.
North Buffalo Location with Strong Connectivity:
Located in a desirable residential neighborhood within proximity to retail corridors and a short drive to downtown Buffalo, the property benefits from both neighborhood stability and access to employment centers including Tesla Gigafactory 2. North Buffalo continues to see consistent rental demand driven by affordability, quality-of-life factors, and limited new construction relative to demand.
Upside Potential:
The property offers meaningful upside opportunity for a new buyer to increase the 2-bedroom units currently renting for below market, as well as lowering operational expenses which are running high relative to market averages.
Amenity-Driven Tenant Appeal:
Amenities including off-street parking, contemporary apartment layouts, and convenient access to public transportation support strong leasing activity and long-term tenant retention within Buffalo’s competitive rental market. The property is a two minute drive (0.5 mi) from the Amherst Light Rail station and is within an eight-minute walk of multiple bus stops on East Amherst Street.
Excellent Basis Opportunity:
The price per unit represents an exceptionally attractive basis for acquiring a newly constructed multifamily asset.