Talk about a fire sale! An outfit named the Eggertsville Hose Company was funded in 1906 by frenzied donations that raised the huge sum (for that era in time) of 113 cents on the street at a corner meat market. Seems like the locals were up in arms after two dangerous fires raced through the community. Consequently, this glorified hose squad was formed for the purpose of replacing the hand-to-hand bucket brigade which proved futile in saving those fire afflicted properties. A horse-drawn wagon with an improvised pump and hose became their first-ever piece of firefighting equipment. Talk about necessity being the mother of invention!
Eggertsville, NY is one of those small living enclaves with a tag that seems like it begs for immediate medical attention. At first blush, with an official handle like "CDP" (census-designated place) that's issued by the United States (U.S.) Census Bureau for little hamlets like this one, its designation sounds more like a bump in the road or a map maker's forgotten afterthought rather than the functional, laid-back neck-of-the-woods this neat little burg actually is. It communicates with the "outside world" merely with a single postal zip code signature (14226) while confined within a larger, more recognized surrounding area -- in this case, the contiguous towns of Amherst, Snyder, Tonawanda and, to some extent, the city of Buffalo.
Moving to Eggertsville
"Shufflin' off to Buffalo," as the classic song goes, it ain't! Not exactly, that is. Eggertsville is actually located 8.29 driving miles from downtown Buffalo. If you have alternative travel means, like a helicopter, you'll only need to chew up 6.52 miles of airspace as the crow flies. However, you're in luck if your intent is to relocate or make an exploratory visit prior to a moving commitment as Eggertsville via air transport is extremely do-able. The nearby Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located a scant 15 minutes away via the Main Street (Route # 5) exit of Interstate 290 (I-290).
If driving is a viable means to access the area, by all means pull out the roadmap, or check-in with your GPS doohickey, and you'll get there in a virtual heartbeat by way of the iconic New York State Thruway (I-90), one of America's first toll superhighways that runs from the outskirts of New York City to Buffalo
When you're looking to domicile in the little 'hood of Eggertsville, NY, you're really talkin' the bordering towns of Amherst, Snyder and Tonawanda as well. All of the aforementioned towns afford slam dunk, piece of cake, short drive commutes to the greater Buffalo area.
It's a given that Eggertsville real estate listings are often bundled with these other towns. It's best to prepare by going online to source rental apartments in Eggertsville well before embarking on your trip. You'll find many listings in different flavors to satisfy strict budget demands. A persistent Internet apartment search will also awaken your senses to a multitude of available rental homes and premier apartments as well.
Once you arrive, you should to be in possession of a photo ID (driver's license will suffice), prior landlord and workplace references and a recently paid utility bill in your name. You'll need them as landlords nowadays are very particular and protective of their properties and require sufficient reassurance and verification from prospective renters.
Neighborhoods in Eggertsville
When you're talking Eggertsville neighborhoods, all roads point to its bordering "big brother" town of Amherst. The irony is that Eggertsville is actually considered a bona fide neighborhood of Amherst. This latter town, with its 122,366 residents (as of 2010) and 53.5 square miles of real estate, was anointed as the 42nd most desirable place to live in America by the prestigious CNNMoney.com. If you happen to be in a situation where your career or personal needs require a move to the northwest section of NY State, give this area a look-see.
Living in Eggertsville
When you're thinking of things to do in the Eggertsville area, you've got a myriad of options. The towns mentioned above, plus the Buffalo metropolis are within short travel distance.
Enjoy a feel-good outing at The Amherst Pepsi Center Ice and Roller Skating Rink. It's is an indoor facility that's open year 'round for thrills and spills galore. The ComedySportz Comedy Club and The Screening Room Cinema Caf - where you can order a bottle of wine and dine at your table while watching a film of your choice - are two of the more unique attractions in Amherst. If you adore cuddly animals, check out the Buffalo Zoo on Parkside Avenue, at only a stone's throw distance from Eggertsville.
