1707 Hertel Ave
Niagra County
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1707 Hertel Ave
6 Stories
52 Market Rate units
59,078 Total sq ft.
- New Construction
- Anticipated Completion: 2026
- Total project cost: $18,082,000
- Total project cost per sq ft: $306.07
- Award: $1,000,000
- Phius CORE Certification
- LEED
- ENERGY STAR
- Multifamily New Construction
- DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program
- US EPA Indoor AirPlus
Project Description
1707 Hertel Ave is a new construction mixed-use development in Buffalo’s thriving North Park neighborhood. Featuring 6 stories, 52 modern residential units and 6,551 square feet of flexible commercial space, the project integrates sustainability with a community focus. Designed to meet Phius CORE certification standards by incorporating mass timber construction, geothermal space conditioning, and rooftop solar photovoltaic panels, all reducing carbon emissions. These strategies help to maintain a sustainable internal temperature for extended periods in case of a power outage, along with a stormwater retention tank to hold excess rainwater providing a resilient, comfortable structure. Premium amenities include a rooftop lounge with communal kitchen, green roof, and underground electric vehicle charging stations. Strategically located near key Buffalo destinations, 1707 Hertel Ave is a landmark project designed to benefit both residents and the community at large.
Project Status: Schematic Design
Market Sector: Mid-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Forward Development LLC
Designed by: Line 42 Architecture, PLLC
Notable Technical Attributes
- High-performance envelope
- Triple-pane windows
- Heating/cooling– ground source heat pumps (GSHP)
- Centralized energy recovery ventilation (ERV)
- Minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) 13 filtration
- Heat Pump or Condensing Dryer
- Building Monitoring System (BMS)
- Onsite solar photovoltaic (PV) system
Resilience, Passive and Active Survivability
- Building is located outside of a current or expected floodplain or tidal inundation zone
- Mechanical ventilation supplied to dwelling units and common areas during power outages
- Critical loads maintained through use of backup power or use of energy storage in combination with renewable energy generation during a power outage include life safety systems, elevator, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), heat pumps, common area lighting and area of refuge for building residents, facilities staff, and other on-site staff
- Storm water managed through
- Green roof(s)
- Green roof(s)
Site Features
- 10 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Interior Bike Storage for 20 Bikes
- Within 1/4 mile of a bus stop
- Within 1/2 mile of other mass transit
The Buildings of Excellence Competition
The Buildings of Excellence (BOE) Competition is a $83 million competition that has distributed monetary awards over five rounds. Kicked off in early 2019, BOE recognizes and rewards the design, construction, and operation of resilience, climate-friendly multifamily buildings that are healthier for residents and their communities.
Designing and developing clean and resilient buildings that are good for both businesses and residents is at the core of this competition.
The honorees are visionary architects and developers who take the lead in achieving beautiful, zero-emission buildings that improve quality of life and inspire the industry to follow their example toward a climate-friendly future. Their projects are beneficial for the environment, highly profitable, and provide them a competitive edge in the marketplace.
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