I've just added an FAQ - about the blog, me and a few other things - to the post that you can find in the above tab, about fixBuffalo. I've added a few details about my immediate neighborhood that may be of some interest to baseball and Buffalo Bison fans.
In addition to the row houses, two professional baseball stadiums were located here. In the Fall of 1888 Olympic Park was moved by horse and wagon from the corner of Richmond Avenue and Summer Street and became the home of the Buffalo Bisons until Offerman Stadium was constructed on the site in 1924. Offerman Stadium's grand stands were designed by noted Buffalo architect Louise Bethune. The last game was played on September 17, 1960. Offerman Stadium was demolished later that year and Woodlawn Jr. High School opened on the same site in 1962. Today (summer 2006) the site is being renovated again, this time as the future home of Performing Arts High School.Why the FAQ? Some regular readers asked me to share abit more about myself, my neighborhood and why I started blogging.
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Artspace Archive • Annals of Neglect • BAVPA • Where is Perrysburg? • Broken Promises...
Writing the City • Woodlawn Row Houses • Tour dé Neglect - 2006
Artspace Archive • Annals of Neglect • BAVPA • Where is Perrysburg? • Broken Promises...
Writing the City • Woodlawn Row Houses • Tour dé Neglect - 2006
Predatory Realtors in Buffalo
Polis Realty Group is one of the biggest realtors in western New York. Yet according to T. Brisport, Director of Operations for Independent Sharing, Inc. “Polis does not seem to care about the people or the community of East Buffalo.”
Polis orchestrated a deal to sell property belonging to Ms. Bridges, a long-time Buffalo resident. Days before closing, Ms. Bridges attorney was forced to contact the buyer seeking relief. The contract had been negotiated by Polis, so that they would obtain 50% of the sale in realty fees. Ms. Bridges unable to sell is now in foreclosure procedures.
When confronted, CFO Mark Pagano, responded they have reviewed their documents and found no fault. Besides the very unusual standard of demanding 50% of sale, Polis finds itself in deals where it fails to verify ownership of property it is representing. “The unfortunate thing is this attitude results in homes left vacant and the people of Buffalo suffers,” Brisport says.
Buffalo is undergoing a period of transition but if you ask most east-side residents they would not know it. This is because the landscape is still dotted with vacant homes and lots. Some argue this is partly because of predatory realtors who seem to have no interest in the community.
Independent Sharing, Inc. is one organization that has been trying to reverse that trend. Brisport says, “we believe community revitalization must begin with home revitalization. “We support the Mayor’s plan to ensure decent affordable housing for all residents in safe and secure neighborhoods.”
huh?
David,
I can't seem to read the FAQ. It's telling me I haven't any permissions. I'd like to join up for a tour, though. I've been reading up on QCF and all the work being done over there. April 5th might be a good day, but the Survey seminars are happening that weekend... what are your plans?
-dave