OtherTabled303 Lafayette Ave. & 144/148/150 Hoyt St.

303 Lafayette Ave & Hoyt St Development

Buffalo

Description

Requesting multiple variances for a 4-story, 27-unit residential building.

Impact summary

Tabling allows the board and developer to review detailed shadow and design impacts.

Applicant

Name: Sean Hopkins / 303 Lafayette LLC
Address: 303 Lafayette Ave. & 144/148/150 Hoyt St.

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Zoning Board of Appeals

Tabled4–0, unanimous

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Oct 21, 2026Tabled 4–0

Zoning Board of Appeals - Oct 21, 2026

Requesting multiple variances for a 4-story, 27-unit residential building.

Related issues (1)

303 Lafayette Ave. Multi-Family Residential Development

Neighbors strongly opposed a proposed 4-story, 27-unit apartment building, citing concerns over lost sunlight, increased traffic near a large elementary school, and changes in neighborhood character. The board ultimately tabled the request to review shadow and design studies.

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