Apartments at 5922-5930 Buffalo Avenue were slated for demolition, but due to community activism, have been identified as potential Historic-Cultural Landmarks due to their Mellenthin Birdhouse design. Their Historic-Cultural Landmark Status is going next to City Council to be voted upon.
Planning and Land Use Management Notes:
5922-5930 Buffalo CHC-2024-6156-HCM; ENV 2024-6157-CE; CD2
Note: independent of demolition permit applications, this property has been nominated for Historic-Cultural Monument status as the William Mellerthin Birdhouse Apartments 5922-5930 Buffalo Avenue, even numbers only.
On October 17, 2024 the Cultural Heritage Commission reviewed and moved to take the proposed designation under consideration with a site visit on November 14, 2024.
Link to Historic Cultural Monument application packet on Zimas: