Developer Proposes 120 More Apartments Near UB North

Getzville JCC area sees continued residential growth as office development slows.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:57pm

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Developer Rob Savarino has proposed building 120 new apartment units near the University at Buffalo's North Campus and the Getzville Jewish Community Center. This continues a trend of residential development replacing office growth in the area north of UB's main campus.

Why it matters

The Buffalo region has seen a surge in new apartment construction in recent years, especially around major employment hubs like the UB North Campus. This reflects shifting real estate demands as remote work and changing lifestyle preferences impact development patterns.

The details

Savarino's proposal calls for a new multi-family residential complex on land currently occupied by older office buildings. If approved, the project would add to the growing number of apartment communities that have sprung up in the area over the past decade, catering to students, faculty, and other workers in the region.

  • Savarino's proposal was submitted in April 2026.

The players

Rob Savarino

A local developer proposing the new 120-unit apartment project near the UB North Campus and Getzville JCC.

University at Buffalo

The major public research university whose North Campus has been a hub for office development, but is now seeing more residential growth in the surrounding area.

Getzville Jewish Community Center

A community center located near the UB North Campus that has also seen increased residential development in the vicinity.

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What’s next

Savarino's proposal will need to go through the local planning and zoning approval process before construction can begin.

The takeaway

The shift from office to residential development north of UB's North Campus reflects broader changes in real estate demand, as remote work and evolving lifestyle preferences drive more apartment construction around major employment hubs.