BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The sites of The Old Pink and Mulligan's Brick Bar in Allentown have been sold to Roche Development, the real estate broker who handled the sale confirmed to 7 News.
According to the broker, the Old Pink site at 223 Allen Street sold for around $200,000, and the Mulligan's site at 229 Allen Street for around $180,000.
We first brought you developments surrounding the properties earlier this month when we spoke to Buffalo attorney and real estate developer Kyle Roche, who said the sites were under contract to be sold. Roche is a Buffalo attorney and real estate developer. He also told us he is working to secure the lot that sits between the former bars and is currently owned by the City of Buffalo.
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The lots have sat empty for months after both bars were ravaged by fire, leaving a void in the Allentown community. An arsonist burned The Old Pink to the ground in June 2024.
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Mulligan's Brick Bar caught fire six months later, in January of this year.
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Roche told us that details surrounding his plans for the properties are still in the works, adding that anything he develops there will be cohesive with the historic nature of the neighborhood and that he plans to engage the community for input.
Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon issued the following statement:
“We are encouraged to see these sites are under new ownership and look forward to working with Mr. Roche on his redevelopment plans, including the potential incorporation of the city-owned lot.
My administration will ensure that any proposal incorporates community input, aligns with the standards of the Allentown Historic Preservation District, and strengthens the neighborhood in a way that honors its character and identity.”
