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Commercial Demolition, Electrical, Fire Protection, Hvac/Mechanical, Mep, Plumbing, Sign work permitted August 27, 2025, with 14 permits through June 17, 2026, declaring $11,738,650 of work. Contractor on record: Jeff Flannigan.
The proposed work at 257 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY (Genesee Tower/Highmark Building) involves interior and base building renovations to support future multi-tenant use. Renovations include improvements to common areas including the main lobby, stairwells, corridors, bathrooms, and entry points. Scope of work includes new demising and corridor walls, stairwell upgrades (treads, nosings, lighting), and finish upgrades within the cafeteria serving area (kitchen equipment to remain). Building systems work includes revisions to the electrical distribution system to allow floor-by-floor sub…
Buffalo permit records name Jeff Flannigan, James Cendrowski and Bethany Bernatovicz as the contractors on this project, among 12 contractors in all.
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14 permits issued Aug 27 – Jun 17, newest first.
| Issued | Permit | Contractor | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#SIGN26-9676269 SIGN · SIGN BUSINESS Removal of (2) existing ground signs. Installation of (3) new ground sign, nonilluminated, Reference permit application attachment *** Digeplan *** | Bethany Bernatovicz | $33.4K | |
#REP25-9669608 REP-PLANS · SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR Relocation of fire sprinkler heads due renovations. This will be done by utilizing existing piping with flex heads. *** Digeplan *** | Scott Lynn | $28.9K | |
#SIGN26-9679168 SIGN · SIGN BUSINESS Install channel letters on two elevations of the building. ***Digeplan*** | Ben Croom | $20K | |
#ELEC26-9679070 ELECTRICAL Replace 50 thermostat pre-terminated cables that were damaged during demolition | Andrew Sciandra | — | |
#HEAT26-9676462 HEATING · HEATING CONTRACTOR Installing chiller at ground level on north side of the building | Jason Digati | $257K | |
#PLUM25-9667885 PLUMBING · PLUMBERS MASTER Plumbing remodel, plumbing demo | Michael Diebold | $120K | |
#ELEC25-9664066 ELECTRICAL Replace Existing Lights & Devices 723 Light Fixtures & 222 Receptacles | Jeff Flannigan | $475K | |
#PLUM25-9664999 PLUMBING · PLUMBERS MASTER Replacing fixtures in 1st and 2nd floor gang bathrooms and in other spaces. Moving kitchen sink in the first floor. | David Muskopf JR | $87K | |
#ELEC25-9663982 ELECTRICAL renovation of existing office space floor 2 - 6. North side of building. some new lighting. Some new power. Multiple furniture feeds. Not touching the service. | Jeff Flannigan | $750K | |
#HEAT25-9664546 HEATING · HEATING CONTRACTOR Relocating Ductwork and Diffusers and Grilles to fit new Tenant Layout | James Cendrowski | $126K | |
#HEAT25-9664548 HEATING · HEATING CONTRACTOR Installing a Boiler System, 2 new Heat Pump, Relocating Diffusers and Grilles, Minor Ductwork | James Cendrowski | $113K | |
#IBO25-9659603 INTBLDOUT The proposed work at 257 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY (Genesee Tower/Highmark Building) involves interior and base building renovations to support future multi-tenant use. Renovations include improvements to common areas including the main lobby, stairwells, corridors, bathrooms, and entry points.… | John Gianadda | $5M | |
#IBO25-9660024 INTBLDOUT Commercial Interior Renovation of 5 Floors for new tenant Ingram Micro. Selective drywall, HVAC modifications, sprinkler modifications, new drywall, walls, patch and match ACT ceiling. Relocation of existing light fixtures. Modifications to existing plumbing. New paint and flooring. *** Digeplan *** | Codesign Projects LLC | $4.4M | |
#TEAR25-9653841 TEAROUT · LIGHT COMMERCIAL CONTRACTOR Scope of work, five floors. selective demolition of non-structural walls & ceilings in preparation for future tenant interior build-out. drawings for interior build-out to be submitted separately. | Benjamin Brothers | $300K |