Judge rules in city’s favor in stone building expropriation battle

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A decision has been announced regarding the Cobblestone buildings, which have been at the center of a land appropriation battle in the city of Buffalo.

Buildings at 110-118 South Park Avenue suffered an estimated $1.1 million in damage following a fire on June 18.

On Thursday, a city spokesman said the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, ruled in favor of the city of Buffalo and denied property owner Darryl Carr’s request for leave to appeal the expropriation proceedings.

This decision allows the city to regain possession of the property.

Fillmore District Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski said in a statement: “The decision by the New York State Appellate Division, Fourth Department, denying a motion to appeal in the expropriation case is another important victory in our ongoing and determined fight for the properties at 110-118 South Park.”

“These properties have been neglected for nearly two decades by an owner who has allowed them to deteriorate since he purchased them,” he added.

Carr told 7 News: “We are filing a motion with the Court of Appeal.”