About Lofts Buffalo
Lofts Buffalo is comprised of four buildings at St. Louis Place & Virginia Street in Buffalo. It is an historic fully secure building with 38 unfurnished residential units on four floors—one being garden level. All are 1BR or 2BR with two lofted units. You can live blocks from the heart of downtown Buffalo, the Theatre District and Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus including UB’s excellent Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
The buildings are all historic dating back to the mid to late 1800s. Virginia has central AC; the others do not. There is no elevator. So you will get your steps in!
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- 519 Virginia Street has eight 2BR apartments with 1BA or 2BA.
- 20 St. Louis Place has fifteen 1BR/1BA apartments.
- 18 St. Louis Place has seven 1BR/1BA apartments.
- 14 St. Louis Place has eight 1BR/1BA apartments.
GENERAL INFO
- Note: This is a non-elevator building and not all units have central AC.
- Rent payments include management & maintenance, garbage, water, sewer.
- Gas & electric, internet & cable are the responsibility of the tenant.
- Minimum qualification requirements: Credit score is 640 plus 3x gross income to rent ratio.
- Cost: 1BR/ range is $1000 – $1400. 2BR range is $1450 – $2100.
- Security deposit equals one month’s rent and is due at lease signing.
- Lease Duration: leases are typically for one year. However, there are instances where a shorter or longer lease may be available.
- Parking: There are several first come, first served off street spots. Street parking is available on St. Louis, Virginia, Pearl & Main Streets. Some is metered with some free. Available private pay lot located on St. Louis Place next to building.
- We are pet friendly! One pet max. No breed or size restrictions. Non-refundable pet fee of $300. Pet rent is $25/month. Your dog or cat must be spayed or neutered. Annual proof of vaccinations is required. Dogs must not bark a lot to ensure no noise issues.
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Photos
We offer a selection of unfurnished apartments, with tastefully designed interiors, exposed brick walls and all appliances, including in-suite washer & dryer.
All apartment units feature similar design and appearance. Photos above depict representative examples of unfurnished units. Schedule an appointment today to view a specific apartment!
Features, Amenities & Availability
519 Virginia Street
519 Virginia Street in Allentown, Buffalo, New York 14202 is a typical turn-of-the-century Allentown apartment building. The building was fully renovated in 2021-2022. It has eight, 2-bedroom apartments, with six having 2 bathrooms in each unit, and two apartments with 1 bathroom.
The renovation included all new kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, plumbing, electrical wiring, brand new windows, and new furnaces, and central air conditioning in each apartment.
The kitchens have new stone counter-tops, new cabinets and stainless steel appliances (stove, fridge, dishwasher, microwave), plus in-suite washer and dryers.
14, 18, 20 St. Louis Place
All units feature designer eat-in kitchens with stainless steel appliances (dishwasher, microwave, fridge, and gas range), and plank flooring. There are ceiling fans in some units, and washers and dryers in all apartments.
Security features include key fob/keypad entry, intercom access, along with video surveillance of all entry points and parking lots.
The Perfect Location
Buffalo is a city defined by momentum, character, and authenticity. Positioned on the shores of Lake Erie, Buffalo combines historic scale with modern energy—grand architecture, walkable neighborhoods, and a downtown that feels both substantial and approachable. Once an industrial powerhouse, the city has thoughtfully reinvented itself as a hub for culture, design, education, and innovation, while retaining the grit and pride that give it real identity. Residents are drawn to Buffalo for its livability: generous space, striking buildings, and a sense of place that feels rooted rather than manufactured.
The city’s urban fabric is rich and visually compelling, anchored by world class architecture, a celebrated park system, and a growing waterfront. Landmarks by Frank Lloyd Wright sit alongside revitalized industrial buildings now housing apartments, offices, galleries, and restaurants. The downtown and surrounding city neighborhoods offer an active lifestyle with waterfront paths, public events, and cultural destinations such as Canalside (https://buffalowaterfront.com/canalside) and Delaware Park (https://www.bfloparks.org/parks/delaware-park/). Buffalo’s Olmsted designed park system seamlessly connects green space to city living, making nature a daily amenity rather than a weekend destination.
Buffalo is home to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (https://bnmc.org), a nationally recognized hub for healthcare, life sciences, and medical research that has played a major role in the city’s resurgence. Anchored by University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (https://medicine.buffalo.edu), the campus brings thousands of physicians, researchers, students, and professionals into the urban core, reinforcing Buffalo’s reputation as a growing center for innovation, education and world class medical care.
Buffalo also stands out for its culture, food, and community spirit. The city supports a strong arts scene, professional sports and an independent restaurant culture that punches far above its size. Institutions like Buffalo AKG Art Museum (https://buffaloakg.org) and Shea’s Performing Arts Center (https://www.sheas.org) anchor a vibrant creative economy while year round festivals and events keep the city active and social. Above all, Buffalo offers a rare combination: the scale and amenities of a major city with the approachability, affordability and authenticity that make it an exceptional place to live.
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