The Rails

In 2022, Buffalo Construction Consultants, Inc. (BCC) was engaged by McGuire Development Company as Construction Manager-at-Risk for The Rails, a premier student-oriented housing project in Buffalo.

Project Overview:

Located at the intersection of Main Street and Hertel Avenue, The Rails is a five-story, 220,000-square-foot facility designed to accommodate 312 students from the University at Buffalo South Campus, the new medical school, Canisius College, and SUNY Buffalo State.

Features and Amenities:

• Housing options include two-bedroom units, studio apartments, and one-bedroom micro units.
• On-site amenities: fitness center, clubhouse golf simulator, and student meeting rooms.
• A ground-floor retail component to enhance convenience and community engagement.

Environmental Commitment:

The project incorporates site clean-up and remediation as part of the NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program, further contributing to Buffalo’s urban revitalization.

At $50 million, The Rails is a high-profile development that sets a new standard for modern student housing in the City of Buffalo.