# Elmwood Village Anyone **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 16, 2015, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474 "2015-01-16T11:53:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2015, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/41 "2015-01-19T08:09:16Z")
> [@Matt Danger](#): > > I loved living in that area. The houses are beautiful and area has a great vibe. Take reasonable caution with securing your property, keep the area well lit and you’ll avoid most of the BS. Accept that some theft will probably eventually happen and take necessary precautions. Well said. I don’t care what city you live in, you’re going to have some theft, BS, etc…it’s just the way it is… ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2015, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/42 "2015-01-19T08:54:58Z")
My sister inlaw is selling a property on Lincoln Ave. [http://www.buffalonews.com/life-arts/edward-h-webster-house-chosen-as-2015-decorators-show-house-20141103](http://www.buffalonews.com/life-arts/edward-h-webster-house-chosen-as-2015-decorators-show-house-20141103) It is a good deal for anyone that can come up with some $$. The place will have a lot of construction and redecorating, and is already pretty awesome as it is. ---
**Author:** ![manhagen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/manhagen/32/7336_2.png) [@manhagen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/manhagen)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2015, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/43 "2015-01-19T09:12:02Z")
> [@91MR2](#): > > Well said. I don’t care what city you live in, you’re going to have some theft, BS, etc…it’s just the way it is… Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2015, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/44 "2015-01-19T09:56:47Z")
> [@Carnut](#): > > Josh, > > This may be of interest to you. Mostly residents chatting about the neighborhood and what’s relevant. > > [Redirecting...](https://www.facebook.com/groups/586497331397076/?ref=br_tf) If you’re referring to me, thanks but I’m already part of a non-Facebook discussion forum / website for just my area. That seems to be more for the whole West Side or for general Buffalo content from what I scanned. I don’t care about suspicious cars on Baynes, lol. I forgot the name of the site but it’s just for the blocks around me. You have to confirm your address in order to post so people know you really live there. In fact you can’t even view it unless you live there which is nice too. One of my neighbors is Buffalo PD and another is Buffalo Fire and anything that gets posted they see right away as well. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2015, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/45 "2015-01-19T11:08:59Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > If you’re referring to me, thanks but I’m already part of a non-Facebook discussion forum / website for just my area. That seems to be more for the whole West Side or for general Buffalo content from what I scanned. I don’t care about suspicious cars on Baynes, lol. > > I forgot the name of the site but it’s just for the blocks around me. You have to confirm your address in order to post so people know you really live there. In fact you can’t even view it unless you live there which is nice too. One of my neighbors is Buffalo PD and another is Buffalo Fire and anything that gets posted they see right away as well. Are you referring to the website, NextDoor? ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2015, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/46 "2015-01-19T13:43:24Z")
Joe that sounds like it but I can’t confirm at the moment. ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Danger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt_danger/32/4981_2.png) [@Matt\_Danger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt_Danger)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2015, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/47 "2015-01-19T21:04:43Z")
People on NextDoor are so stingy with the details. Like they don’t want non-neightbors to find out about their social network. ---
**Author:** ![Joehip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e480ec/32.png) [@Joehip](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joehip)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2015, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/48 "2015-01-20T10:14:51Z")
I bought my place in the EV 6 years ago, and have loved living here. I have been fortunate not to have any serious issues with theft or vandalism, and I keep my car parked on the street for days during the summer, sometimes for days at a time as I will walk almost everywhere. If you can find a place you like, and can afford, I highly recommend it. But dont expect to scoop up a place for a steal. They are going for top dollar, and they are going quick. The older homes certainly have their charm and character, but almost anything that goes on the market these days needs a significant amount of money put into them. A lot of the stuff I have seen have original (or some combination of) electrical, plumbing, windows/doors and roofs. All things I would want to address right away before beginning updating the decor. Knowing others who have moved to an older EV home from newer homes in the burbs, they were initially annoyed with how many issues they had with the older homes…drafty, squeaking floors, and just things just not working as well as they were used to in their newer built home. If you are handy, you can usually address most things. Unfortunately for them, they were not…and the costs to call in professionals can add up. But they moved because of the location, and have not regretted it. Schools are the other concern with living in the city as previously mentioned. ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2015, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/49 "2015-01-21T12:33:21Z")
My parents live on W. Delavan & Argyle, where I grew up and they still remain. I never had any problems with my car parking it on the street there, and I goofed a few times (left windows down, faceplate on, etc). I strongly suggest off street parking, it is a requirement for me when looking for a place. Parking can get a bit tight nowadays since the area is in such high demand. In terms of vehicle break ins, that’s more of a common sense thing, and it applies for everywhere. Don’t leave your GPS on your dash. Don’t leave your faceplate on (I’m a stock headunit guy now though, I’m almost 30 and don’t need any mega basszz). I try to never leave anything in my car anyway, I don’t want to ask for trouble but also I don’t want to drive a cluttered mess. The homes really do have quite the charm. Oak woodwork is plentiful, I even live in a place with pine right now and it looks pretty decent. One way streets are key IMO. I lived on Ashland and W. Ferry and it was very quiet. I now live just west of Richmond near Lafayette and the neighborhood is incredible. I walk my dog off leash at night, I ride my bicycle around, I drive very few miles per year. There are many homes that are move-in ready with all the updates. There are others that aren’t, and improvements can often be included in the terms of the sale. It is competitive around here, pre approval and same day bids are important. I admit I chuckle when people say the age of the homes is a downside. To me, character in my home is very important. I don’t think I could live in the typical low ceiling vinyl sided suburban home. There are newer builds that are very cool, but those are few and far between. West of Richmond is affordable, and the neighborhoods are improving at a fast rate. Especially with the Richardson complex, the proposed Buff State housing development (I’d even buy on the Buff State part of Ashland as it will likely improve if student housing shifts a bit towards Dart St with that new complex) Schools are there. Charter schools, Olmsted, etc. I went to [#64](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=64) , 67,then 56 in the Olmsted program. I was then fortunate enough to go to City Honors, but Hutch Tech, Performing Arts, etc are viable options. I love living in the city. I could never see myself as a drive-ever-time-I-leave-the-house person. I like that things are close by, and there are a plethora of things to do. It’s all preference though, different strokes for different folks ---
**Author:** ![LUC1F3R](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luc1f3r/32/7299_2.png) [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2015, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/50 "2015-01-22T07:08:12Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > My old man worked his ass off for years to move out of the city and into the burbs, now people are doing the exact opposite, ha. > > I can understand where people want to move into an up and coming neighborhood in the city and ride their bicycle to the bookstore and spot coffee. What I can’t wrap my head around is wanting to live somewhere that you can throw a stone into the hood. Not to mention, this really only works if you don’t have kids. $12,000/year in private school tuition kind of negates the whole “lower property tax” argument. > > Where in Williamsville is your house you’re selling? I was the same way. I grew up in the east side and south buffalo and was determined to move the hell out of the city, got sick of the fights, theft and vandalism. The house I’m selling is right near westwood country club on sunrise. It’ll be listed as soon as we get a contract on this house on norwood. > [@Coldaccord](#): > > My parents live on W. Delavan & Argyle, where I grew up and they still remain. I never had any problems with my car parking it on the street there, and I goofed a few times (left windows down, faceplate on, etc). > > I strongly suggest off street parking, it is a requirement for me when looking for a place. Parking can get a bit tight nowadays since the area is in such high demand. In terms of vehicle break ins, that’s more of a common sense thing, and it applies for everywhere. Don’t leave your GPS on your dash. Don’t leave your faceplate on (I’m a stock headunit guy now though, I’m almost 30 and don’t need any mega basszz). I try to never leave anything in my car anyway, I don’t want to ask for trouble but also I don’t want to drive a cluttered mess. > > The homes really do have quite the charm. Oak woodwork is plentiful, I even live in a place with pine right now and it looks pretty decent. One way streets are key IMO. I lived on Ashland and W. Ferry and it was very quiet. I now live just west of Richmond near Lafayette and the neighborhood is incredible. I walk my dog off leash at night, I ride my bicycle around, I drive very few miles per year. There are many homes that are move-in ready with all the updates. There are others that aren’t, and improvements can often be included in the terms of the sale. It is competitive around here, pre approval and same day bids are important. > > I admit I chuckle when people say the age of the homes is a downside. To me, character in my home is very important. I don’t think I could live in the typical low ceiling vinyl sided suburban home. There are newer builds that are very cool, but those are few and far between. West of Richmond is affordable, and the neighborhoods are improving at a fast rate. Especially with the Richardson complex, the proposed Buff State housing development (I’d even buy on the Buff State part of Ashland as it will likely improve if student housing shifts a bit towards Dart St with that new complex) > > Schools are there. Charter schools, Olmsted, etc. I went to [#64](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=64) , 67,then 56 in the Olmsted program. I was then fortunate enough to go to City Honors, but Hutch Tech, Performing Arts, etc are viable options. > > I love living in the city. I could never see myself as a drive-ever-time-I-leave-the-house person. I like that things are close by, and there are a plethora of things to do. It’s all preference though, different strokes for different folks Exactly, The age of the homes is exactly what attracted us to the area. You cant recreate 100 year old woodwork… So right now were just trying to negotiate a price…hopefully have an answer by the end of the weekend. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2015, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/51 "2015-01-23T07:42:35Z")
Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![manhagen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/manhagen/32/7336_2.png) [@manhagen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/manhagen)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2015, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/52 "2015-01-23T13:15:47Z")
Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![sasquatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@sasquatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sasquatch)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2015, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/53 "2015-01-23T17:41:07Z")
Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![LUC1F3R](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luc1f3r/32/7299_2.png) [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2015, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474/54 "2015-01-30T13:26:05Z")
mehhhhh…no go. Owner didn’t wanna sell the house on a contingency. Now we hurry up and wait. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elmwood-village-anyone/271474.md?page=2)